constitution reform commission

Why non-discrimination demands secularism

Secularism is entirely consistent with the spirit of non-discrimination that inspired the July mass uprising.

Not at the cost of Muktijuddho, no way

Neither Jamaat, nor its student wing has ever come clean regarding its role in 1971.

Constitutional reform proposal / What rights will it ensure?

The Constitution Reform Commission, led by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended expanding fundamental rights, including making the right to education an enforceable constitutional provision.

90-day interim govt proposed to oversee polls

The Constitution Reform Commission has proposed an interim government system to oversee elections and outlined a comprehensive framework for the selection of this government’s chief.

A new chapter for the nation

Submission of four commission reports brings momentum in reform process

‘We’re not drafting constitution’

Ali Riaz, a distinguished Bangladeshi-American political scientist and acclaimed author heading the constitution reform commission, sat down with Star to inform on the commission’s progress and some of the key consensuses obtained.

Draft a new constitution

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee yesterday proposed drafting a fresh constitution, formation of a constituent assembly, and recognition of the student-led July-August mass upsurge in the new constitution.

BNP unveils vision for ‘rules-based’ society

The BNP yesterday submitted to the constitution reform commission its 62 recommendations designed to establish a rules-based structure and ensure checks and balances of power.

WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY / Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal

By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Why non-discrimination demands secularism

Secularism is entirely consistent with the spirit of non-discrimination that inspired the July mass uprising.

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

Not at the cost of Muktijuddho, no way

Neither Jamaat, nor its student wing has ever come clean regarding its role in 1971.

February 9, 2025
February 9, 2025

What rights will it ensure?

The Constitution Reform Commission, led by Prof Ali Riaz, has recommended expanding fundamental rights, including making the right to education an enforceable constitutional provision.

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

90-day interim govt proposed to oversee polls

The Constitution Reform Commission has proposed an interim government system to oversee elections and outlined a comprehensive framework for the selection of this government’s chief.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

A new chapter for the nation

Submission of four commission reports brings momentum in reform process

December 25, 2024
December 25, 2024

‘We’re not drafting constitution’

Ali Riaz, a distinguished Bangladeshi-American political scientist and acclaimed author heading the constitution reform commission, sat down with Star to inform on the commission’s progress and some of the key consensuses obtained.

December 4, 2024
December 4, 2024

Draft a new constitution

The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement and the Jatiya Nagorik Committee yesterday proposed drafting a fresh constitution, formation of a constituent assembly, and recognition of the student-led July-August mass upsurge in the new constitution.

November 27, 2024
November 27, 2024

BNP unveils vision for ‘rules-based’ society

The BNP yesterday submitted to the constitution reform commission its 62 recommendations designed to establish a rules-based structure and ensure checks and balances of power.

November 21, 2024
November 21, 2024

Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal

By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.

October 9, 2024
October 9, 2024

The reason we need a new constitution

The debate regarding a new constitution for Bangladesh has now reached mainstream politics.