The opposition walked out of the national parliament on Thursday, accusing the government of pursuing partial reforms while bypassing comprehensive reform. The walkout began during the introduction stage of the National Human Rights Commission Bill and the Prevention and Remedy of Enforced Disappearance Bill. Opposition member Dr Shafiqur Rahman raised the issue on a point of order before legislative proceedings began.

Rahman spoke about the July Charter, a constitutional reform council and a special committee formed for constitutional amendments. He strongly criticised the failure to establish a constitutional reform council. He then said the opposition would not take part in the introduction of the two scheduled bills and led the walkout at 8:06 pm.

During the interim government, 133 ordinances were issued and presented to parliament on 12 March, with 10 April as the deadline for approval or rejection. Sixteen were not introduced as bills in time and lost effect, while seven were repealed. The cabinet approved draft disappearance legislation on 3 August and the human rights commission law draft on 10 August. Human rights activists, political parties and others have expressed concerns and criticised aspects of the drafts.