Bangladesh seeks consensus on caretaker government and constitutional reforms

Interior Minister and Chairman of the Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment, Salahuddin Ahmed, stated that the process for forming a caretaker government has not yet been finalized. Following the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the non-party caretaker government system, political parties have struggled to reach a consensus on the nomination process for the Chief Adviser.

Ahmed emphasized the need for open discussions and has invited proposals from political parties, the media, and various stakeholders. He noted that while the July National Charter includes proposals for a caretaker government, the specific steps and alternatives remain undecided, with the final decision resting with Parliament.

The committee is also deliberating on the necessity of a bicameral parliament. While the July National Charter suggests a two-chamber system, some members have raised concerns regarding the potential increase in administrative and financial costs for a unitary state like Bangladesh. Ahmed indicated that the government intends to move forward with the bicameral proposal unless further consensus is reached through parliamentary discussion.