’72 constitution divided nation through Bengali nationalism, says NCP
The National Citizen Party on Sunday said that divisions were created among people in Bangladesh in the name of Bengali nationalism and secularism...
The National Citizen Party on Sunday said that divisions were created among people in Bangladesh in the name of Bengali nationalism and secularism...
ALL parties engaged in reforms process at a meeting with the national consensus commission on July 15 agreed on a mandatory two-thirds majority support in the parliament for constitutional amendments and a national referendum to amend specific provisions of the constitution. The specific provisions that would require a national referendum include the...
Almost all of the political parties attending the National Consensus Commission dialogue session on Tuesday agreed on a mandatory two-thirds majority support in the parliament for constitutional amendments and on a referendum to amend...
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam on Monday called upon all sections of society to unite to demand justice for the July mass killing, fundamental state reforms, and the adoption of a new constitution...
The National Citizens Party on Sunday said that they were promising to the countrymen that they would present them with a new democratic constitution, which would guarantee citizens’ rights, ensure justice, and put an end to authoritarianism and dynastic politics in Bangladesh...
The National Consensus Commission on Wednesday unveiled a revised proposal to replace the previously planned National Constitutional Council with a high-powered appointment committee for constitutional and statutory bodies...
The constitution has not been reprinted for nine years although a number of constitutional provisions have been changed.
The fourth meeting of the National Consensus Commission’s second-round dialogue with political parties was adjourned on Wednesday as they could not reach a consensus on the proposed National Constitutional Council and presidential election 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.
Left-leaning political parties have strongly opposed the Constitution Reform Commission’s proposal to exclude Article 150(2) of the constitution, particularly the seventh schedule, which contains Bangladesh’s proclamation of independence signed on April 10, 1971.
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...
Bangladesh interim government law adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday said that it would take a long time to formulate a new constitution.
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.
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...
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said their party agreed on 25 constitutional reform proposals given by the Reform Commission.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed wit