The ruling party has proposed forming a special parliamentary committee to amend the constitution, with Law Minister Asaduzzaman presenting the proposal in the National Parliament on Wednesday. The government side has prepared a list of 12 members, including representatives from BNP, other parties, and independents, and requested the opposition to nominate five members. The committee is intended to move forward with constitutional amendments in line with the July Charter once the opposition submits its names.

Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqul Rahman expressed reluctance to immediately provide names, citing conceptual differences between reform and amendment. He said the opposition would discuss the matter internally before making a decision. The Deputy Speaker and the Law Minister both acknowledged the opposition’s stance, with the minister agreeing to wait until the next parliamentary session for the opposition’s response.

The Deputy Speaker concluded that the ruling party’s 12-member list is ready and that the committee formation will proceed after further discussion with the opposition.