According to Commission sources, the Consensus Commission met internally on Monday, and discussed the sharp divergence of opinions among political parties regarding the method of implementation. In particular, the BNP, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) proposed three separate methods.
The BNP favoured implementing constitutional reforms within two years of the formation of the next Parliament. Jamaat-e-Islami advocated implementation through presidential proclamation or a national referendum, while the NCP called for the formation of a Constituent Assembly.
Additionally, at least ten other parties recommended that the Supreme Court be consulted under Article 106 of the Constitution before proceeding with the implementation of the Charter.
According to sources within the Consensus Commission, in the present circumstances, recommending the implementation of the Charter solely through a Special Constitutional Order by the President, without prior consultation with political parties, may provoke controversy.
For this reason, it has been decided that the method of implementation will be formally discussed with political parties. This discussion will bring together 30 parties.