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What proposals did the Constitution Reform Commission give?
What proposals did the Constitution Reform Commission give?
The Constitution Reform Commission proposed several changes, including modifications to the constitutional name of the country, the identity of citizens, and the core principles of the state.
The constitutional name of the country should remain 'গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ' ('People's Republic of Bangladesh').
The constitutional name of the country should remain 'গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ' ('People's Republic of Bangladesh').
False (B)
The identity of citizens in the constitution will remain 'বাঙ্গালি' ('Bengali').
The identity of citizens in the constitution will remain 'বাঙ্গালি' ('Bengali').
False (B)
What new core principles will be established after integrating nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism?
What new core principles will be established after integrating nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism?
What is the proposed term length for the government, parliament, and president?
What is the proposed term length for the government, parliament, and president?
Describe the proposed structure of the parliament and the allocation of seats for women.
Describe the proposed structure of the parliament and the allocation of seats for women.
The same person can hold the positions of president and prime minister for more than two terms.
The same person can hold the positions of president and prime minister for more than two terms.
From what age can a person contest in elections?
From what age can a person contest in elections?
From which side should the Deputy Speaker be selected?
From which side should the Deputy Speaker be selected?
The Prime Minister can remain as the party leader and parliamentary leader.
The Prime Minister can remain as the party leader and parliamentary leader.
What measures will be reinstated for constitutional amendments, and which article will be changed?
What measures will be reinstated for constitutional amendments, and which article will be changed?
Describe the composition of the proposed National Constitution Council.
Describe the composition of the proposed National Constitution Council.
Members of Parliament cannot express independent opinions or vote against their party.
Members of Parliament cannot express independent opinions or vote against their party.
What must the Prime Minister face in the National Parliament?
What must the Prime Minister face in the National Parliament?
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Deputy Speaker Origin
Deputy Speaker Origin
Deputy Speaker must be from the opposition party.
Dual Role Prohibition
Dual Role Prohibition
The Prime Minister cannot simultaneously be the party leader and the leader of the Parliament.
Constitutional Referendums
Constitutional Referendums
Re-establish referendums for constitutional amendments and revise Article 70.
National Constitution Council
National Constitution Council
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MP Independent Expression
MP Independent Expression
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No Confidence Vote
No Confidence Vote
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Constitutional Name
Constitutional Name
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Citizen Identity
Citizen Identity
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Fundamental Principles
Fundamental Principles
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Term Length
Term Length
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Bicameral Parliament
Bicameral Parliament
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Separation of Powers
Separation of Powers
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Nomination Age
Nomination Age
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Study Notes
Proposals of the Constitution Reform Commission
- The constitutional name of the country would be ' গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ' (People's Republic of Bangladesh), with the addition of 'Nagarikotantra' (Civic Republic) and 'Janaganatantri Bangladesh' (Democratic Bangladesh).
- The identity of the country's citizens in the constitution would no longer be 'Bangali'; instead, it would be 'Bangladeshi'.
- Nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism would be replaced by equality, human dignity, social justice, pluralism, and democracy as new core principles.
- The terms for the government, parliament, and president would be 5 years.
- The parliament would be bicameral, with a total of 300 seats, of which 100 seats would be reserved for women.
- The same person could not hold the position of President and Prime Minister for more than two terms.
- Individuals would be eligible to run for election from the age of 25.
- The Deputy Speaker would have to be selected from the opposition party.
- The individual who becomes Prime Minister cannot remain as the party leader and parliamentary leader.
- In the case of constitutional amendments, a referendum would be re-established, and controversial Article 70 of the constitution would be changed.
- A National Constitution Council would be formed, which would include the President, Chief Justice, Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and one member from other parties.
- Members of Parliament would be able to express their independent opinions; meaning they can vote and express opinions in Parliament against their own party, but they cannot oppose money bills.
- The Prime Minister must face a no-confidence vote in the National Parliament.
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This lesson covers the proposals of the Constitution Reform Commission, including changes to the country's name, citizen identity, and core principles. It also details proposed reforms to the government structure, parliamentary composition, and eligibility criteria for holding office. The reforms aim to reshape the political landscape and governance of Bangladesh.
