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Constitution Reform Commission

Constitution Reform Commission

File photo of National Consensus Commission's former vice chairman Ali Riaz. Photo: Collected

Bureaucracy opposed to reforms, serves political masters: Ali Riaz

The Constitution Reform Commission chief says politicisation of state institutions, particularly since 1991, lies at the heart of Bangladesh’s political crisis.

Ahsanul Karim. Sketch: TBS

A review on the recommendation of Constitutional Reform Commission

President, Dr Yunus at the swear-in ceremony of the interim government taking charge on 8 Aug 2024. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Interim government structure: What Constitution Reform Commission recommends

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What Constitution Reform Commission says on decentralising judiciary

Bangladesh National Parliament. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Commission recommends appointing opposition MPs as heads of parliamentary watchdogs

Prof Ali Riaz, head of the Constitution Reform Commission, addresses a seminar organised by the Center for Democracy and Good Governance in Dhaka on 1 February 2025. Photo: TBS

Existing constitution paves way to rise of dictatorship, authoritarian govt: Ali Riaz

Illustration: Parliament of New South Wales [Modified as per the bicameral parliament system proposed by Constitution Reform Commission]

Explainer: What is bicameral parliament and how does it work?

Infograph: TBS

Cut PM’s absolute powers – constitutional reform commission proposes

Commission recommends identifying citizens as 'Bangladeshi' not 'Bengali'

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Commission proposes 7 key constitutional reforms to strengthen democracy, human rights

Constitutional Reform Commission recommends establishing National Constitutional Council

Bangladesh National Parliament. File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Commission recommends 4-year bicameral parliament

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Eminent citizens for adding judiciary decentralisation in the constitution