Former caretaker government advisor Dr Akbar Ali Khan has said an amendment to the country’s constitution should be done as per the will of its people, not for any particular political party.
“Frequent changes of constitution is harmful for any nation, but it [an amendment] should be done according to the peoples’ will, not for any particular political party,” he said while addressing a discussion program - titled ‘Discussion on Bangladeshi Constitution,’ at Dhaka University’s RC Majumdar Auditorium yesterday.
Terming the frequent changes of our country’s constitution as a evil scheme of political parties, he added: “We have seen many changes to our constitution, which were mostly done to fulfil their desires and by neglecting the peoples’ views.”
“This is why we notice so much criticism of these amendments,” he added.
He also hinted that the rule of law and justice would be implemented fully in the country when the philosophies and values of political parties will be made in line with the country’s constitution.
On the recent political unrest of the country, he said: “We will not be able to come to a stable political situation as long as the electoral system is not changed.”
He further stressed on caretaker government system to avoid the electoral chaos and the segregation of power.
Akbar also emphasised on reforming political parties, raising accountability among political parties and transparency for creating a better political atmosphere in the country.
Speaking at the program, Barrister Sadia Aman stressed on segregation of power and emphasised on empowering local government for ensuring good governance in the country.
Among others, Professor Harun-or-Rashid of the university’s Philosophy Department and Mizanur Rahman Khan, joint editor of Daily Prothom Alo, were also present at the discussion.