Reforming political parties is more important than reforming the state itself if transparency, accountability and good governance are to be ensured in Bangladesh, according to experts. He emphasised that political parties must move beyond election rhetoric and demonstrate commitment through concrete actions. Economist Dr Selim Jahan underscored the need for transparency, accountability and judicial independence, saying accountability must start from the top. Advocate Subrata Chowdhury argued that political party reform should take precedence over state reform. “If political parties themselves lack transparency and accountability, how can these values be ensured among the people?” he asked.
