Constitution reform council sparks standoff in parliament

The political temperature has risen following the government’s stance on the Constitution Reform Council during the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad.

In response, the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance has called on the government to resolve the issue in parliament or face street protests.

This exchange has raised a broader question — why are the government and opposition parties facing off over the reform council?

This is the focus of this edition of Star Explains.