New constitution will ensure recognition of all ethnic communities: Nahid
A new constitution is needed to ensure constitutional recognition of all ethnic communities in Bangladesh, National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam has said.
"Bangladesh is a multi-ethnic country. Various ethnic groups have lived here for generations. A new constitution is crucial to preserve the integrity of all cultures," he said at a street rally held in Bandarban yesterday (19 July) as part of the NCP's ongoing campaign titled 'July March to Rebuild the Nation'.
Nahid also said a new constitution will guarantee qualified leadership and proper representation for the people of the hill tracts, including Bandarban, in both upper and lower houses of parliament.
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"Our core objective is to reform the state structure, rebuild the nation, strengthen harmony in the Chittagong Hill Tracts, implement the historic July Charter, and build an inclusive, discrimination-free Bangladesh," said Nahid.
"For this, active participation of the people in hill tracts is essential."
