Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) strongly criticised the recently submitted Women`s Reform Commission report, claiming it fails to represent women from all segments of society and conflicts with Bangladesh`s socio-religious values.

The Women`s Reform Commission, established on 18 November 2024 following mass uprisings that toppled the previous government, submitted its recommendations on April 19. Unlike six other reform commissions, it operated outside the purview of the National Consensus Commission, preventing political parties from engaging in prior dialogue.

"Some of the recommendations have raised concerns among religious and social groups," said Saleh Uddin Sifat, Joint Secretary of NCP, in an official statement. He emphasised that the state must "formulate policies that respect the religious, social, and cultural integrity of all communities."

NCP warned the recommendations risk creating "state-society and religion-women confrontation" and called for "constructive dialogue with all representative stakeholders on these contested issues."

Whilst criticising the commission`s work, NCP simultaneously condemned "derogatory and disrespectful remarks made against women" during public discourse about the recommendations. The party highlighted women`s crucial contributions to Bangladesh`s political struggles, particularly their "active participation, leadership, and sacrifices" during the July-August uprising that ended "15 years of entrenched fascism."

NCP affirmed its commitment to "upholding women`s dignity and rights" and pledged to stand united with women in "building a new Bangladesh."

The interim government formed 11 reform commissions after the mass uprising, with recommendations from the Women`s Reform Commission generating significant political debate throughout the country.