On the final day of talks, most political parties agreed on several key issues, including how to select caretaker government chief, form an upper house through proportional representation, and elect the president.
During the first round of talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties, consensus was reached on 62 out of 166 proposals submitted by six commissions.
The deadline set by the consensus commission for finalising the July National Charter expires today, yet several crucial issues remain unresolved.
Political parties have remained sharply divided over selection of chief advisers to caretaker governments and women’s representation in parliament two days before the end of deadline for consensus.
Md Tanjir Sheikh, 21, of Kushtia, sits with nothing but a mountain of debt and haunting memories.
The government is likely to issue the July Proclamation by August 5, in which it will recognise the fall of Awami League regime in the face of a mass uprising last year.
Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince has warned that imposing controversial constitutional reforms without broad political consensus could not only derail the path to credible elections but also undermine the spirit of last year’s mass uprising and the country’s democratic aspirations.
On the final day of talks, most political parties agreed on several key issues, including how to select caretaker government chief, form an upper house through proportional representation, and elect the president.
During the first round of talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties, consensus was reached on 62 out of 166 proposals submitted by six commissions.
The deadline set by the consensus commission for finalising the July National Charter expires today, yet several crucial issues remain unresolved.
Political parties have remained sharply divided over selection of chief advisers to caretaker governments and women’s representation in parliament two days before the end of deadline for consensus.
Md Tanjir Sheikh, 21, of Kushtia, sits with nothing but a mountain of debt and haunting memories.
The government is likely to issue the July Proclamation by August 5, in which it will recognise the fall of Awami League regime in the face of a mass uprising last year.
Parties urged in draft July Charter; opinions sought
Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) General Secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince has warned that imposing controversial constitutional reforms without broad political consensus could not only derail the path to credible elections but also undermine the spirit of last year’s mass uprising and the country’s democratic aspirations.
Political parties have agreed that no individual can serve as prime minister for more than 10 years during their lifetime.
One year after the July uprising shook Bangladesh’s political landscape, former student leader Umama Fatema says the movement’s most significant achievement was breaking the long-standing culture of fear and silence.
