constitution bangladesh

Bangladesh’s constitutional journey revisited: A battleground of people’s power and political control

The Constitution of Bangladesh, adopted in 1972 following the nation’s struggle for independence, stands as a testament to the collective aspirations of a people determined to shape their destiny through democratic self-rule and participatory governance.

Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation

The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.

A ‘new’ constitution and our obsession with texts

Our parliament, on the other hand, drafted a self-defeating provision, Article 7B, by declaring one-third of the text of the constitution as unamendable through the usual constitutional amendment process.

BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION / Is the antidote itself a virus?

During the 53 years of Bangladesh’s existence, its people have had to endure and take down two autocratic regimes; not only did they oust an autocrat in July 2024 through a mass uprising, but 1991 also saw the downfall of the autocrat, Hussain Muhammad Ershad, through another rebellion.

The urgent need for an Ombudsman in Bangladesh to enhance transparency and democracy

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.

June 28, 2025
June 28, 2025

Bangladesh’s constitutional journey revisited: A battleground of people’s power and political control

The Constitution of Bangladesh, adopted in 1972 following the nation’s struggle for independence, stands as a testament to the collective aspirations of a people determined to shape their destiny through democratic self-rule and participatory governance.

November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024

Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation

The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.

October 26, 2024
October 26, 2024

A ‘new’ constitution and our obsession with texts

Our parliament, on the other hand, drafted a self-defeating provision, Article 7B, by declaring one-third of the text of the constitution as unamendable through the usual constitutional amendment process.

August 15, 2024
August 15, 2024

Is the antidote itself a virus?

During the 53 years of Bangladesh’s existence, its people have had to endure and take down two autocratic regimes; not only did they oust an autocrat in July 2024 through a mass uprising, but 1991 also saw the downfall of the autocrat, Hussain Muhammad Ershad, through another rebellion.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

The urgent need for an Ombudsman in Bangladesh to enhance transparency and democracy

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a political crisis that threatens the very foundation of its democracy.