The special parliamentary committee on constitutional amendments will review the entire constitution before finalising its recommendations, with the July National Charter at the centre of the process.

Bangladesh’s political journey has repeatedly swung between hope and disappointment. The question now is whether the country is about to witness yet another repeat of that cycle.

Opposition bloc says Saturday’s programme at Baitul Mukarram will press for constitutional reform and implementation of the referendum verdict

The July National Charter, forged in the wake of the 2024 mass uprising, seeks to reshape Bangladesh’s constitution, as it proposes extensive reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and accountability.

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Constitutional reforms should be done after taking people’s opinions into account, said Dr Kamal Hossain, one of the framers of the constitution.

There is no perfect constitutional solution to safeguard democracy.

The inclusive solidarity from the July mass uprising will be the force to overthrow any subsequent departure from the people’s will.

After 15 years of autocratic rule and authoritarian economic policymaking, the time has come for significant societal reform

Bangladesh must undergo massive political and constitutional reforms