United News of Bangladesh

Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Wednesday said a special parliamentary committee will soon be formed to facilitate constitutional amendments. "A committee will be formed to amend  the constitution. We intend to include representatives from all political parties on a proportional basis as well as independent lawmakers. We want to initiate this committee very soon, possibly by next Sunday, taking everyone's opinions into account," he said. The Chief Whip said while the exact number is yet to be finalised the committee is expected to consist of 15, 18, or 20 members. "This is a unique situation. We want to include legal experts from both the treasury and opposition benches. If a party lacks legal experts, we will still include their representatives. Our goal is to bring the constitution to a stage where frequent changes are no longer necessary," he added. Responding to concerns that the opposition might boycott such a committee, Moni said their cooperation is essential for the nation's progress. "Their stance would not be correct. Sooner or later, we must amend the constitution. We want them in the committee. Just as you cannot shake hands with one hand or cut hair with only one blade of a pair of scissors, we need both sides. We hope they will join us for the final process," he added. The Chief Whip emphasised that constitutional reform is a necessity under the "July Charter," referring to the principles established following the 2024 uprising. "We have no other way but to amend the constitution. This is for the country. It is not about personal benefits for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman or myself. This is for the welfare of people, and there should be no room for disagreement on that," he said, asserting the government’s commitment to making the parliament effective in solving national issues. Parliamentary Infrastructure Upgrades In a separate development, the Parliament Secretariat issued a press release outlining recommendations from the meeting to modernise the session hall. The committee recommended the installation of an echo-free sound system capable of absorbing noise within one second or less. Additionally, recommendations were made to address slow internet speeds within the session hall and to ensure a steady supply of potable water in the parliament area. The meeting, chaired by Moni, was attended by committee members including Mia Noureddin Ahmed Apu, Mohammad Koysar Ahmed, Md. Shahidul Islam, Nayab Yusuf Ahmed, SM Jahangir Hossain, Oli Ullah, Saiful Alam Milan, and Abul Hasnat.