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The opposition has been urged to nominate representatives to the Parliamentary Special Committee on Constitution Amendment to help build national consensus on implementing the July National Charter.
The call was made at the committee’s seventh meeting, chaired by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at the Cabinet Room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Tuesday.
According to a press release, the meeting discussed ways to secure broader political consensus on implementing the July National Charter and ensure opposition participation in the constitutional amendment process.
Participants emphasised the need for necessary constitutional reforms to meet public expectations and fulfil commitments under the charter.
Teachers who contributed to the July mass uprising, university vice-chancellors, prominent educationists and constitutional experts attended the meeting and presented their views and proposals on constitutional reform.
Discussions covered possible mechanisms for amending the Constitution, the caretaker government system, judicial independence and jurisdiction, popular sovereignty, and the protection of fundamental rights.
The meeting also considered the proposal to introduce an Upper House of Parliament in line with Bangladesh’s state structure, including possible arrangements to ensure representation of different social and professional groups in the proposed chamber.
Committee members reviewed the opinions and recommendations submitted by academics and constitutional experts on implementing the July National Charter and undertaking the necessary amendments.
Some participants have already submitted written recommendations, while others were asked to submit their proposals, if any, within the next two weeks.
The meeting reiterated the importance of building national consensus and advancing the constitutional amendment process through broader participation.
Among those attending were Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman, Zainul Abedin, State Minister for Planning Md Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Md Nurul Haque, State Minister for Land Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin, State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin, Shakila Farzana and Md Mahmudul Hoque Rubel.