Commonwealth offers support in Bangladesh reform process
Commonwealth secretary-general Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said on Tuesday that they were keen to support Bangladesh in political reforms ahead of the planned general election next year.
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Left parties oppose excluding proclamation of independence
Left-leaning political parties have strongly opposed the Constitution Reform Commission鈥檚 proposal to exclude Article 150(2) of the constitution, particularly the seventh schedule, which contains Bangladesh鈥檚 proclamation of independence signed on April 10, 1971.
SPB for 2-term limit on chiefs at all tiers of nat鈥檒, local govt
Socialist Party of Bangladesh leaders on Thursday called for a two-term limit on top governance positions, including president, prime minister, parliament members, mayors and chairs of upazila and union councils...
Long time needed to formulate a new constitution: Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday said that it would take a long time to formulate a new constitution.
Consensus commission holds talks with Nagorik Oikya
National Consensus Commission on Wednesday held talks with Nagorik Oikya as part of its ongoing discussions with political parties to build a consensus on reform proposals of various commissions.
Aamjanatar Dal for nat鈥檒 dialogue on constitutional council
The Aamjanatar Dal said on Thursday that they had proposed the National Consensus Commission to organise an all-party dialogue to understand the National Constitutional Council issue proposed by the Constitution Reform Council to reach a consensus on it as the issue was new in the country...
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: BNP agrees on 25 proposals
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said their party agreed on 25 constitutional reform proposals given by the Reform Commission.
Support for youth quota in JS almost nil
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates...
Nagarik Oikya for 100 women seats, against bicameral JS
In its dialogue with the National Consensus Commission on Tuesday, the Nagarik Oikya iterated its opposition to the Constitutional Reform Commission-proposed bicameral legislature but agreed to 100 reserved seats for women in the parliament...
Designing an inclusive senate
The reform of the Constitution of Bangladesh is currently a very important and controversial issue. There is no major debate regarding the necessity of constitutional reform; all major political parties, civil society, and the public are more or less in agreement about the necessity of constitutional reform. The interim government has formed a reform commission which...
AB Party agrees bicameral JS, electoral college for presidential election
The Amar Bangladesh Party, after their discussion with the National Consensus Commission on Monday, said that they had changed their position on certain points of constitutional reform proposals...
Constitutional change for digital future
IN THE age of digital connectivity, access to the internet is as vital as electricity and water. The constitutional reform commission鈥檚 proposal to enshrine internet access as a fundamental right represents a forward-thinking move to modernise the nation. As societies worldwide embrace digital economies, e-governance, and online communication, uninterrupted internet..
Paving path to pluralism
PLURALISM is a fundamental principle of liberal democracy, ensuring that diverse political parties, ideologies, and social groups coexist and actively participate in governance. The constitutional reform commission proposed key amendments to the preamble of the constitution, emphasising values such as equality, social justice, human dignity, and democracy...
Leader of Syria signs constitutional declaration
Syria鈥檚 interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa on Thursday signed the country鈥檚 constitutional declaration, which will be enforced throughout a five-year transitional period.
Transforming Info Commission into constitutional body demanded
Experts on Thursday urged to establish the Information Commission Bangladesh as an independent constitutional body to ensure its independence in strengthening democracy and accountability...
DISCOURSES OF NATIONAL LITERATURE: Exclusion of indigenous people鈥檚 literature
THE fifteenth amendment of the Bangladesh Constitution mentions, 鈥楾he state shall take steps to protect and develop the unique local culture and tradition of the tribes, minor races, ethnic sects, and communities鈥�. The suffix 鈥榓divasi (indigenous peoples)鈥� is not in the constitution. The 鈥楽mall Ethnic Groups Cultural Institutions Act, 2010 broadly defines the term...
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: Political, civic groups least concerned about language
Among the 28 political parties and alliances that submitted their respective proposals to the constitution reform commission, only two proposed that Bangla should remain as the state language and other mother tongues should be given constitutional recognition...
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM COMMISSION: Contradictions in justifying the removal of secularism
THE interim government formed a 7-member Constitutional Reform Commission on October 7, 2024, led by Professor Ali Riaz, to review and evaluate the existing constitution of Bangladesh and to recommend necessary amendments. This commission submitted its recommendations to the chief adviser, professor Muhammad Yunus, on January 15, 2025. The full...
Constitution reform possible before elections: Ali Riaz
The head of the Constitution Reform Commission, Professor Ali Riaz, said that several issues of the constitution can be amended before the elections.
Consensus needed for reforms of constitution: discussion
Politicians on Wednesday at a discussion said that a consensus among political parties was needed before bringing reforms to the constitution by the interim government headed by Professor Muhammad Yunus...
JP for reforms after national election
Jatiya Party on Saturday said that it wanted reforms of the county鈥檚 ruling system and constitution after the holding of next general elections and the reforms would be endorsed in parliament after the polls...
Reform commission chiefs meet for coordination
The chiefs of four reform commissions on the constitution, police, election system and Anti-Corruption Commission, and one member of judiciary reform commission, met on Monday to discuss ways of minimising overlaps and difference of opinions in their respective reports...
CONSTITUTION REFORM: Ambiguities in key issues remain: experts
Recommendations on the reform of Bangladesh constitution have attempted to address issues within the state鈥檚 structural and legal frameworks, but ambiguities remain, particularly concerning fundamental principles and rights, legal and political science experts said on Thursday...
Reform commission for recognising ACC as constitutional body
The Anti-Corruption Commission reform commission has recommended recognising the ACC as a constitutional body instead of a statuary one and reducing political and bureaucratic influences to make it a dynamic agency...
CONSTITUTION REFORM PROPOSALS: Change in state鈥檚 name recommended
The Constitution Reform Commission has recommended the substitution of 鈥榚quality, human dignity, social justice, pluralism and democracy鈥� for 鈥榥ationalism, socialism, democracy and secularism鈥� as the fundamental principles of the state...
Prisoners鈥� right to health care
LAW and order go hand in hand to ensure justice and well-being of society, to maintain a balance of power, to limit excessive authority that infringes on others鈥� basic freedom and to uphold basic rights for the vulnerable. While the law includes punishment by suspending certain fundamental human rights of prisoners to serve the greater purpose, it is never...
First meeting of DUCSU constitution amendment committee held
The first meeting of the Constitution Amendment/Revision Committee for the Dhaka University Central Students鈥� Union and Hall Councils was held at the conference room of the DU vice-chancellor鈥檚 office on Wednesday...
Bangladesh constitution needs changes to ensure voting rights, freedom of speech, justice: Ali Riaz聽
The Constitution Reform Commission is planning to place recommendations for changes in line with the people鈥檚 aspirations for democracy in every sphere of the state, freedom of speech, voting rights and independent judiciary.
Section 144 imposed at Kachua over BNP rally, ex-lawmaker鈥檚 reception
The administration in Kachua upazila of Bagerhat has imposed Section 144 to avert potential clashes, as two separate events were scheduled to be held at nearby venues in the Goalmath area on Tuesday...
HC declares key provisions of 15th amendment partially unconstitutional
The High Court on Tuesday declared key provisions of the 15th amendment to the constitution illegal for undermining the basic structure of the constitution, including democracy, the will of the people, and judicial independence.