Divergence grows on how to amend Constitution for 19 fundamental reformsPolitical parties have failed to reach a consensus on how to implement 19 core reforms proposed by the National Consensus Commission, which would require constitutional amendments. Others, such as Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), have pressed for referendum or special constitutional orders. The differences were laid out on Thursday after discussions between the National Consensus Commission and political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. He said there were different views on the matter, including referendum, Constituent Assembly, or special constitutional orders. If political parties agree, preparations can be made to hold the election in December instead of February.

Source: bd News24 September 11, 2025 18:58 UTC