On October 3, the interim government issued a notification forming commissions for reforms in the electoral system, judiciary, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), police, and public administration. Subsequently, on October 7, the Constitutional Reform Commission was established. In the second phase, commissions for media, health, labor, women’s affairs, and local government reforms were also created.
In 2020, the High Court issued nine directives to control air pollution in Dhaka. By January 12, 2024, the court had reiterated these directives seven times. Despite this, the directives remain unimplemented. Legal experts have called such repeated disregard for court orders a grave act of contempt.
Due to both geographical and human factors, Dhaka is at extreme risk of earthquakes. Various studies and surveys, both domestic and international, have identified Dhaka as a hazardous zone for seismic activity. Experts warn that a major earthquake in this densely populated city could lead to significant casualties and destruction.
The Supreme Court has finalized the transfer and posting policy for judges in the judicial courts. According to the policy, no judge will be allowed to serve in the same position for more than three years. It is expected that the policy will be published in the form of a gazette notification later this January.
The current interim government has formed six reform commissions for state reforms. One of them is the Judiciary Reform Commission. Although the deadline for completing the work of this commission was set on Friday, January 3, the government issued a notification on the last day, extending it to January 31. However, it is known that the Judiciary Reform Commission has prepared several draft recommendations within the stipulated time. Which have been submitted to the concerned department as a preliminary report.
In 2024, Bangladesh witnessed nature's fury as one calamity after another struck the country. From severe winter chills and scorching heatwaves to droughts, sudden heavy rainfall, cloudbursts, and devastating floods, the nation faced relentless challenges throughout the year. Even regions traditionally considered safe from flooding, like Comilla, Noakhali, and Feni, succumbed to the impact of an unexpected cloudburst. A record-long heatwave engulfed the country in April, followed by two powerful cyclones. In short, the effects of climate change were glaringly evident as Bangladesh experienced the wrath of nature in its most extreme forms.