Dhaka, April 23 -- In a notable turn in ongoing political reform dialogue, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Tuesday proposed institutionalising the appointment process for the Chief Justice.

The party called for selecting the Chief Justice from among the three most senior judges of the Appellate Division, aiming to enhance transparency and predictability in judicial appointments.

The proposal was presented during the third day of BNP's formal discussions with the National Consensus Commission, held at LD Hall in the National Parliament.

Briefing the media during a recess, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed elaborated on the party's stance on a wide range of constitutional and political reforms under review.

Ahmed ...