Opposition takes to the streets today: What are their key demands?

The 11-party alliance, led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has announced plans for a movement, alleging that the public mandate has not been reflected in parliament.

Their demands centre on constitutional reform and implementation of the referendum verdict.

What are the opposition's demands?

  • The opposition demands immediate implementation of the referendum mandate.
  • It calls for the formation of a constitutional reform council instead of an amendment committee.
  • It insists the reform council must include equal representation from government and opposition.
  • It rejects any constitutional amendments that ignore or bypass the referendum verdict.
  • It demands that reforms be carried out through public consent rather than unilateral parliamentary action.
  • It warns against altering the fundamental structure of the constitution without a referendum.
  • It calls for adherence to the spirit of the July Uprising in reform efforts.
  • It opposes what it describes as attempts to misrepresent its position in parliament.