BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday (June 3) that his party does not want local government elections to be held under a caretaker government.He said that the caretaker government’s tenure should not exceed three months and local elections should not fall under its authority.Salahuddin made the remarks while speaking to reporters during a break in issue-based talks between BNP representatives and the National Consensus Commission at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka. He said BNP proposed that future decisions on important matters like national security should be made based on consensus among all political parties.“The commission recommended that except for confidence votes, money bills, and constitutional amendments, MPs should act independently. But from our party’s perspective, national security issues should also be included in this list,” he added.
Salahuddin emphasized that in case of war or emergency, the parliament must take decisions on national security through dialogue involving all parties, not just the ruling party.
He underscored that most parties agreed on two of the three sensitive issues except constitutional amendments, with some asking for more time to discuss.
Regarding the caretaker government’s structure, he said BNP rejects the commission’s suggestion to extend the caretaker period to four months.“Our position is that the caretaker government should last no more than three months and should not control local elections,” he said.He also criticized the proposal that all parliamentary standing committee chairs be held by opposition members.
“This is unrealistic. Some important committees may be led by opposition members, but if all chairs go to the opposition, the government’s work will be hindered,” Salahuddin said.
The National Consensus Commission is holding ongoing talks with 30 political parties ahead of the upcoming national election and plans to issue a consensus-based “July Charter.”
Salahuddin emphasized that in case of war or emergency, the parliament must take decisions on national security through dialogue involving all parties, not just the ruling party.
He underscored that most parties agreed on two of the three sensitive issues except constitutional amendments, with some asking for more time to discuss.
Regarding the caretaker government’s structure, he said BNP rejects the commission’s suggestion to extend the caretaker period to four months.“Our position is that the caretaker government should last no more than three months and should not control local elections,” he said.He also criticized the proposal that all parliamentary standing committee chairs be held by opposition members.
“This is unrealistic. Some important committees may be led by opposition members, but if all chairs go to the opposition, the government’s work will be hindered,” Salahuddin said.
The National Consensus Commission is holding ongoing talks with 30 political parties ahead of the upcoming national election and plans to issue a consensus-based “July Charter.”