The BNP on Tuesday submitted a total of 62 proposals to the Constitutional Reform Commission, including the retention of the positions of Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, report agencies.
The proposals also include the introduction of a bicameral parliament, revival of a caretaker government system, and recalibration of powers exercised by the president and prime minister.
The party's proposals also include introducing a provision to limit a Prime Minister's tenure to no more than two consecutive terms and provisions for referendums.
A two-member delegation, led by the party's standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, submitted a written copy of the proposals to Professor Ali Riaz, the head of the Constitutional Reform Commission, at the Parliament building.
Speaking to reporters, Salahuddin explained that the proposals were submitted to ensure a balance of power in line with the desire of the people.
"We have made proposals concerning the judiciary, as well as recommendations for the establishment of a Vice President and a Deputy Prime Minister. We have addressed all aspects relating to the executive, judiciary, and legislative branches to ensure a balance of power," he said.
The BNP leader said the Constitutional Reform Commission would present the proposals to the government for its consideration.
The BNP submitted the written proposal in light of the 31-point reform proposal that they had previously made to overhaul the state structure.
Responding to the questions of the journalists, Salahuddin said: "We have proposed to reintroduce Articles 48, 56, and 142 of the Constitution, which had provisions for changes and referendums, which were removed by the Awami League."
"We have addressed all issues including the proposal, the republic, the executive branch, the judiciary, the legislative branch and the election commission, and schedule. We did this so that a democratic reform of the constitution is achieved and the people of Bangladesh can benefit from it."
He also emphasised on the need for a "balance of power".
When asked whether the interim government will be able to implement the proposals made by the BNP for constitutional reform, Salahuddin said: "The Constitutional Reform Commission will propose its recommendations to the government. The chief advisor of the interim government has said he will discuss it with everyone after the recommendations are given."
He added that the interim government will finalise the proposals after discussing with political parties, stakeholders, experts, and people from different sections of society.
"There may be disagreements in some cases. But if we commit to all the issues that everyone agrees with and reflect that in the election manifesto, then whoever comes to parliament in the future will change the constitution in that way."
On Nov 3, Riaz stated that the commission would contact all political parties and request them to send their written proposals.
Meanwhile, the commission has already begun exchanging views with other stakeholders, including prominent citizens.
According to a press release sent by the Constitution Reform Commission on Monday, more than 47,000 people have given their opinions on the reforms so far on the commission's official website.
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