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High-powered body to review all aspects of local govt institutions

UZ system abolished
The upazila system, Introduced during Ershad regime in the face of stiff opposition from all major political parties, was abolished Saturday, reports UNB.
An ordinance repealing the 1982 Local Government (Upazila Parlshad and Upazila Administration Reorganisation) Ordinance promulgated Saturday said all public functions at the upazila level will henceforth be performed by executive orders of the government.
The new ordinance — the Local Government (Upazila Parlshad and Upazila Administration Reorganisation) (Repeal) Ordinance, 1991 came into force immediately.
The last election of upazila chairmen was held on March 14-25, 1990 in 440 out of 460 upazila parishads for a three-year term. The first election of upazila chairmen was held on May 16 and 20, 1985.
Meanwhile, the government has formed a 13-member high powered commission headed by Information Minister Nazmui Huda to review all relevant aspects of the local government institutions. The commission will also recommend measures towards strengthening the local government bodies and making their functioning meaningful, the official handout added.
The commission includes State Minister for Land, Kabir Hossain, three MPs,, experts from the universities and officials of the rank of Secretary as members.
The protagonists of the upazila system had said it was Intended to decentralise the administration and the judiciary.
Elected chairman with the help of Upazila Nlrbahi Officer (UNO) used to run the upazila administration.
Reactions
Abdus Samad Azad. Deputy Leader of the Opposition In parliament criticized the government for abolishing the upazila system.
The government has taken this major decision by-passing the parliament and this is an undemocratic act," he said this while giving his reaction to The Dally Star Saturday night to the decision to abolish the upazila system.
He said that the government's decision would raise question about the sovereignty of parliament.
Awami League leader Amir Hossain Amu also criticised the government and said the BNP government had dissolved the upazila parishad as part of its blue print of politicising the administration and the local bodies.
The decision demonstrates the government's lack of confidence In democracy and in the people,” he added.
Jatiya Parly leader Banister Maudud Ahmed MP sharply reacted to the government decision abolishing the upazila system through an ordinance promulgated Saturday.
"It's an undemocratic step by a democratic government." he told UNB Saturday night. "It only shows undemocratic attitude of the present government.”
Maudud said when parliament is made sovereign through parliamentary system of government, such a nationally important matter could be discussed In the floor of the House.
The government should have consulted all opposition parties before taking such a decision, the Jatiya Party leader said. The decision also demonstrates government's lack of confidence in the par1 lament."
He observed that this step of the government would create a very sharp and widespread reaction among the entire population.
Another report adds: Bangladesh Upazila Parishad Chairman Samity Saturday urged the government to withdraw the ordinance abolishing the upazila system.
Otherwise, it warned, the government would be responsible for any consequences.
Major ( Held) Jasimuddin. Chief Coordinator of the Samity and Chairman of Gazaria Upazila Parishad, in a statement strongly condemned the repeal of the Upazila Ordinance of 1982 bypassing an effective parliament.
The government dissolved the Upazila Paris had undemo cralically. he said and.urged the people from al) walks of life to protest against the dissolution of the upazila parishad.
The Samity will announce its greater action programme at its conference at the National Press Club on November 28 at 2 pm. he said.