Political parties in Bangladesh push for constituent assembly

To avoid legal challenges to constitutional reforms, two Ganatantra Mancha allies -- Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) and Ganosamhati Andolon -- have demanded that the next election be held to form a constituent assembly. They argued that if fundamental reforms are approved by the people, courts would uphold them, instead of challenging them. [ . . . ] Explaining the need for a constituent assembly, Saki said through elections for a constituent assembly, people grant a parliament the authority to draft or amend a constitution. Swapan echoed this, saying, "Comprehensive reforms require a constitutional reform assembly, not just ordinances." Both parties supported establishing the NCC for constitutional appointments. "To ensure a balance of power, this is crucial," said Saki, warning that if constitutional appointments remain under government control, "the state and government become indistinguishable."
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