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WEDNESDAY, JULY 09, 2025
Constitutional reforms without elected representatives will be difficult: Zonayed Saki

Bangladesh

TBS Report
26 March, 2025, 03:50 pm
Last modified: 26 March, 2025, 03:53 pm

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Constitutional reforms without elected representatives will be difficult: Zonayed Saki

He urged political forces and citizens to recognise the necessity of building a democratic state and remain united in this effort

TBS Report
26 March, 2025, 03:50 pm
Last modified: 26 March, 2025, 03:53 pm
Ganosanghati Andolan Coordinator Zonayed Saki. File Photo: TBS
Ganosanghati Andolan Coordinator Zonayed Saki. File Photo: TBS

Constitutional reforms require elected representatives, as structural changes cannot be made through executive orders alone, said Ganosanghati Andolan Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki. 

"There are two aspects to reforms. Some reforms can be implemented through executive orders before the election, but structural reforms require elected representatives. Without them, constitutional amendments are difficult," Saki told reporters today (26 March) at the National Martyrs' Memorial in Savar, marking the National Independence Day.  

Regarding the reform process, he said, "The Consensus Commission has taken the initiative to form agreements among political parties, and this is reflected in the national charter. Where there is consensus, changes will come. For issues with disagreements, political parties will work to build broader public support."  

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Saki emphasised that reforms should be carried out with the people's mandate, stating, "The next parliament should function as a Constitutional Reform Council to implement these reforms with full public backing. The judiciary will then safeguard the reformed constitution rather than questioning its alignment with the existing one. 

"With the available time, it is possible to reach a consensus. The reforms that can be implemented through executive orders will be executed before the elections, while the rest will be addressed afterward," he added.   

Honouring the martyrs of the Liberation War, Saki said, "Every Independence Day reminds us of the sacrifices made before and after 1971. This year's celebration comes at a significant time when people are returning home for Eid during Ramadan."  

Referring to last year's mass uprising, he stated, "The July-August movement revived the dreams of equality, dignity, and social justice that emerged from our Liberation War. It has once again given us an opportunity to create a people's state by reshaping the system in favour of the public."  

He urged political forces and citizens to recognise the necessity of building a democratic state and remain united in this effort.  

Several leaders and activists of Ganosamhati Andolan were present during the event. 

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