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Dhaka, June 25, 2025 – Majibur Rahman Manju, Chairman of the Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party, expressed disappointment over the failure to reach a consensus on the fundamental principles of state governance during discussions at the National Conference Commission. Speaking to journalists after a meeting at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on Wednesday, Manju remarked, “It appears we cannot agree on any issue, and that seems to have become the core principle of our discussions.”
The meeting focused on key issues, including the principles of state governance and the formation of an appointment committee for constitutional and statutory institutions. Manju emphasized that incorporating values such as equality, human dignity, social justice, democracy, religious freedom, harmony, and impartiality into the state’s guiding principles would reflect the views of all stakeholders. However, he lamented that disagreements over mere linguistic differences prevented consensus.
Manju further stated that the primary aspiration of the mass uprising was to dismantle the fascist system. He warned that maintaining a culture of authoritarianism, as seen during Sheikh Hasina’s regime, would render reforms meaningless. “The main goal of reforms is to ensure the neutrality of constitutional institutions and make the process of amending the constitution more stringent,” he said, criticizing past practices where Hasina appointed loyalists, leading to the destruction of these institutions. He cautioned that any party advocating for the continuation of such practices would reveal their reluctance to abandon fascist policies.
Sani Abdul Haque, Joint General Secretary of the AB Party, clarified that forming a proposed committee for appointments to constitutional and statutory positions would not reduce the executive branch’s authority. Instead, he argued, it would ensure transparency, impartiality, and inclusivity in the formation of constitutional institutions, thereby enhancing the accountability of the executive.
AI/MR
