Dhaka, Feb. 17 -- After months of negotiations between Bangladesh's National Consensus Commission and political parties, an agreement was reached on 84 reform proposals spanning multiple sectors.
From those understanding, the July Charter - a political blueprint intended for the rehaul, reshaping, and restructuring of governance and rebalancing all state institutions - was drafted.
Of the 84 proposals, 48 directly concern the constitution. Their implementation was placed before voters in a national referendum, where the "Yes" vote prevailed.
As per the agreement reached between parties, the constitutional reform process was designed as a part of a three-stage implementation programme.
With its first two phases; issuing the order, and re...