Bangladesh’s Constitutional Reform Commission Promises to Remove Fascism

• Bangladesh’s constitutional reform commission, appointed following the student-led revolution that ousted Sheikh Hasina, pledges to remove “fascism” to protect democracy.
• The commission’s recommendations must be submitted to the interim government by December 31.
• Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, appointed as the country’s “chief advisor,” promised sweeping changes.
• The commission aims to draft a constitution reflecting Bangladeshis’ aspirations.
• The process will involve discussions with constitutional experts, lawyers, and civil society representatives, as well as between the government and political parties.