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The 30 Agreed Reform Proposals

Point 3: 30 Consensual Reforms

Summary

Winning parties must implement the 30 consensual points of the July Charter, including term limits, enhanced rights, and institutional independence.

Details

Out of 48 total proposals, 30 have been agreed upon by most political parties. Key reforms include:

**Term Limits:** No Prime Minister may serve more than 10 years total

**Separation of Powers:**
• PM cannot hold party leadership while in office
• President independently appoints key institution heads
• National Human Rights Commission independence
• Bangladesh Bank autonomy
• Public Service Commission independence

**Parliamentary Freedom:**
• Article 70 amendments allowing MPs to vote independently on most matters
• Opposition-elected Deputy Speaker
• Enhanced parliamentary oversight

**Rights & Representation:**
• Increased women's representation
• Minority rights protection
• Expanded fundamental rights

**Institutional Reforms:**
• Stronger local government
• Judicial independence
• Administrative transparency

Why This Matters

These 30 reforms represent the core consensus among political parties on preventing future authoritarian rule.

If You Vote YES ✓

All 30 agreed reforms will be implemented within 180 days

If You Vote NO ✗

No institutional reforms; current system remains