Lesson 1/35 min
Important commissions
| Commission | Key facts |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC) | Established 27 February 1973; earlier name Bangladesh Anobik Shakti Commission |
| National Human Rights Commission | Established 1 September 2008; began work 1 December 2008; chairman and members appointed by the President; age 35 to 70; first chairman Justice Amirul Kabir Chowdhury |
| University Grants Commission (UGC) | In effect from 16 December 1972; assesses higher-education needs and plans its development |
| Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC, Dudok) | Formed 21 November 2004 (law of 2004); Segunbagicha, Dhaka; first chairman Justice Sultan Hossain Khan |
| Indo-Bangladesh Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) | Established 1972; two-country cooperation on rivers, including flood control |
| Regulatory Reforms Commission (RRC) | 2007; reforms unnecessary, outdated and complex rules to make them modern |
| Truth and Accountability Commission | Formed in 2008; headed by Justice Habibur Rahman Khan; activities stopped on 31 December 2008 |
| Judicial Service Commission | Role: recruiting assistant judges |
Constitutional points asked before
- The Public Service Commission is a constitutional body
- The Anti-Corruption Commission is not a constitutional body (it is set up by law)
- The Comptroller and Auditor General is appointed by the President
- The Chief Election Commissioner's term is 5 years (asked in the 38th BCS)
Watch out: The books name two different ‘current’ NHRC chairmen (Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Kazi Reazul Hoque). Office-holders change, so remember the first chairman rather than a current name. Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury became chairman in February 2026, but in April 2026 parliament repealed and re-enacted the law and the members resigned, so check who the current chairman is.
Did you know?: Zubair's book dates the ACC law to 17 February 2004, but other sources say it was promulgated on 23 February 2004 and took effect on 9 May 2004; so only the year and the commission's formation date are given here.
Check yourself
Who was the first chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission?
At a glance
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The Atomic Energy Commission was established on 27 February 1973.
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The National Human Rights Commission: 1 September 2008; appointed by the President.
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The ACC was formed on 21 November 2004; first chairman Justice Sultan Hossain Khan; it is not a constitutional body.
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The University Grants Commission has been in effect since 16 December 1972.
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Joint Rivers Commission 1972; Regulatory Reforms Commission 2007; Truth and Accountability Commission 2008.