Bangladesh’s political journey has repeatedly swung between hope and disappointment. The question now is whether the country is about to witness yet another repeat of that cycle.

Calling the July charter implementation order “a document of endless deceit and national betrayal”, the treasury bench yesterday proposed forming an all-party special parliamentary committee to amend the constitution.

Deputy speaker announced the two-hour debate after sharp exchanges between treasury and opposition members

Is the BNP dragging its feet over July charter reforms?

The opposition in parliament yesterday raised concerns over the delay in convening the Constitution Reform Council, while the treasury bench maintained that the president cannot summon a council session as the body has no constitutional existence.

Jamaat wants opposition-entitled positions to be filled based on full implementation of July reform proposals, he says