7th Day of National Consensus Talks
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7th Day of National Consensus Talks Major Breakthroughs on Constitutional Reforms
The seventh meeting of Bangladesh's National Consensus Commission concluded yesterday at 11 AM at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, with representatives from 30 political parties and alliances participating in this crucial dialogue aimed at strengthening democratic processes through constitutional and electoral reforms.
Attending Parties: BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, Jatiya Party, CPB, Nagarik Oikya, Gono Sanghati Andolon, Gono Odhikar Parishad, AB Party and 22 others
Chair: Professor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the Commission
Members Present: Justice Emdadul Haque, Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar, Dr. Ayub Mia, and Safar Raj Hossain
• Constituency delimitation process
• Structure of caretaker government
• Presidential pardon powers
• Constitutional amendment procedures
• Opposition-led parliamentary committees
1. Article 70 Amendment: Parties reached consensus on modifying the constitutional provision restricting parliament members' voting freedom
2. Committee Leadership: Agreement to allow opposition parties to chair parliamentary committees
3. Prime Ministerial Term Limit: Preliminary support for 10-year cap (final decision pending)
The BNP made clear their opposition to establishing any National Constitutional Council (NCC) as part of reforms, stating this remains their condition for accepting any prime ministerial term limits.
"The formation of an NCC-type body is unacceptable to us as it would institutionalize the current system we seek to reform."
- BNP Representative Statement
• Emergency declaration procedures
• Women's representation in local government
• Upper house election methods
• District coordination councils
Commission Vice-Chair Professor Ali Riaz announced plans to finalize a National Consensus Charter by July, contingent on continued goodwill from all parties.
"This charter will transform Bangladesh's electoral process into a more participatory and transparent system, setting new democratic standards for developing nations."
- Prof. Ali Riaz
Global observers have welcomed the initiative as conforming to international standards, potentially strengthening Bangladesh's democratic framework and ensuring more credible future elections.
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