Citizen's Committee provides 69 proposals seeking new constitution
The National Citizen's Committee has submitted 69 proposals to the Constitution Reform Commission today (3 December), calling for drafting a new constitution.
The committee's spokesperson Samantha Sharmin and Secretary Akhtar Hossain were present during a meeting at the parliament.
Yesterday, the committee called for drafting a new constitution, holding the existing one responsible for enforced disappearances, killings, and justice obstruction over the past 15 years.
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The committee prepared the proposals for a new constitution, including declaring a Second Republic, establishing a bicameral legislature, and introducing direct presidential elections, members told The Business Standard yesterday.
Among the members who attended the meeting were Sarwar Tusher, Advocate Mukul Mustafiz, Advocate Zahirul Islam Musa, Dr Atiq Mujahid and Saleh Uddin Sifat.
From the Constitutional Reform Commission, the head of the commission Ali Riaz was present alongside other members Firoz Ahmed, Mustain Zahir, Sumaiya Khair, Professor Mohammad Ikramul Haque, Moin Alam Firoz, and Barrister Imran Siddiqui.
Earlier, Nasiruddin Patwari, convener of the Citizen's Committee, said they do not accept the current constitution.
"The previous constitution was annulled by the will of the people on 5 August. We do not recognise this constitution and never will. It represents fascism and is responsible for disappearances, killings, and obstruction of justice for 2,000 martyrs.
"Mujibism supporters remain entrenched in institutions, and we demand a Constituent Assembly to abolish these elements," he said.
Committee member Sarwar Tusher highlighted key aspects of the proposals, including the inclusion of the uprising in the constitution's preamble.
"We demand a Second Republic, direct presidential elections by popular vote, and a bicameral legislature," he said.
