Truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh

Motion Text

That this House notes that the interim government in Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing effort to alter the legal and constitutional framework of governance and administration, may prioritise the formation of a truth and reconciliation commission; believes that inclusive elections should help in restoring political order, social harmony and economic development; considers that now is the right time to introduce suitable constitutional and legal safeguards for minority communities including reserved seats in Parliament; and calls on the interim government in Bangladesh to establish a minority commission to act as an ombudsperson on issues pertaining to the minority communities.