Judicial reform

To restore the rule of law, separation of the judiciary from executive is a must. Article 22 of the constitution says, "The state shall ensure the separation of the judiciary from the executive organs of the state". The judiciary acts as a custodian of fundamental rights and guardian of the constitution. Nothing but an independent judiciary confirms the institutional features of democracy.

Bangladesh has become champion in corruption which spreads its grip down to the lowest level. An independent anti-corruption commission could resolve the problem to great extent. Appointment of an ombudsman will ensure check and balance in the administration. According to article 77 (2) of the constitution, "Our ombudsman shall exercise such power and perform such functions as parliament may, by law, determine, including the power to investigate any action taken by a ministry, a public officer or a statutory public authority."

One may ask why such reforms remain pending. The answer is that lack of political commitment of the government and the negative attitude of bureaucrats stand in the way of fulfilling the goals.