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A 'Stakeholders' Consultation on Local Government Reform' was held at the National Institute of Local Government (NILG) on Thursday.
The event was jointly organised by WaterAid Bangladesh, NILG, with support from partner organisations and networks.
The consultation provided a platform for over 60 organisations, including policymakers, academics, development partners, and civil society representatives.
The event brought together key figures from the sector, including Prof Tofail Ahmed, chairman of the Local Government Reform Commission (LGRC), as the chief guest and members of the Commission. Director, NILG, chaired the event.
Prof Tofail Ahmed highlighting the importance of change in mindset in local government reform system, said "Reform is a continuous process. The suggestions and recommendations from today's discussion will lay a strong foundation for future reforms under the next elected government”.