Dhaka, May 12 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul has remarked that it may take a long time to draft a new constitution.

He said, "The national parliament enacts the constitution. A constitutional assembly frames a new constitution. In neighboring countries, it has reportedly taken 8-9 years to draft a new constitution.

So, it could take a long time here as well. In the meantime, should I continue with the Constitution of 1972? Until a new constitution is adopted, the current parliament will function as the constitutional authority. If necessary, it will amend the 1972 Constitution."

The law adviser made these remarks on Sunday at a discussion held at the Institute of Mother Language in the capital.

Asif Nazrul added, "The constitutional assem...