Dhaka:The 10th meeting of the Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment of the 13th parliament took place today in the cabinet room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. The session was chaired by Committee Chairman and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, as confirmed by a parliament secretariat press release.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting was attended by prominent members, including Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, Law Minister Md. Asaduzzaman, and several state ministers. Discussions involved exchanging views with representatives of student organizations, including the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, notable for their role in the July mass uprising.
The committee deliberated on significant issues such as recognizing education and healthcare as fundamental rights in the Constitution, providing legal protection for July fighters, and implementing the demands of the mass uprising. Other topics included the July Charter, the powers of the Prime Minister, protection of women and children, state of emergency provisions, independence of constitutional institutions, and the possibility of a referendum.
The meeting paid tribute to the contributions of students in the July mass uprising, emphasizing the historical role of youth in guiding the nation. The discussions underscored the importance of formulating a time-befitting constitution through amendments for the welfare of the youth, as stated in the July Charter. The youth were urged to stay vigilant against misinformation regarding the Charter's implementation.