Govt constitutes 4 new reform commissions

The government has formed four more new reform commissions on health, mass media, workers' rights and women affairs.

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said this while briefing reporters at Foreign Service Academy on Thursday evening. 

She said the four new commissions will have a full-fledged shape with members within the next 7-10 days. 

The adviser said the government believes in freedom of media but suggested to avoid spreading fake news or disinformation. 

National Prof Dr AK Azad will lead the commission on health affairs, while columnist Kamal Ahmed will head the commission on mass media. 

On the other hand, Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed will lead the commission on workers’ rights and Shirin Parveen Haq will lead the commission on women affairs. 

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and CA's Special Assistant Mahfuj Alam were also present.