Dhaka – A special parliamentary committee will be formed to facilitate constitutional amendment, a senior parliamentary official said, amid debate over the immediate-past interim administration’s attempt to bring about constitutional changes through a presidential promulgation.
“A committee will be formed to amend the constitution. We intend to include representatives from all political parties on a proportional basis, as well as independent lawmakers,” Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam said on Wednesday.
He stated that the committee would be formed very soon, possibly by Sunday next week, after taking everyone’s opinions into account.
The Chief Whip also said that while the exact number of members is yet to be finalized, the committee is expected to consist of 15, 18, or 20 members.
“This is a unique situation. We want to include legal experts from both the treasury and opposition benches. If a party lacks legal experts, we will still include their representatives.”
“Our goal is to bring the constitution to a stage where frequent changes are no longer necessary,” he said, adding that constitutional reform is a necessity under the “July Charter” – referring to the principles established following the 2024 mass uprising.
