Special panel exploring 'ways'

The special parliamentary committee is looking for practical ways to add to the constitution the Supreme Court order that rescinded the caretaker government but kept provision for caretakers overseeing the next two general elections.

Several members of the committee on constitution amendment on Monday hinted they were on the lookout after the top court said parliament may amend the charter deleting provisions requiring former chief justices or the judges of the Appellate Division at the helm.
The apex court on May 10 repealed the 13th Amendment to the constitution that introduced the caretaker government.
Committee member Rashed Khan Menon told  that prime minister Sheikh Hasina wants the system to be retained in 'any form'.
"But the issues in this regard need discussion," he said.
During the talks with the committee on Apr 27, Hasina suggested if the caretaker government fails to ensure elections in three months, the previous elected government will do the job.

The committee on Friday briefed the prime minister on the Supreme Court verdict.