[a] The commission was formed in the aftermath of a constitutional crisis triggered by the July revolution that culminated in the ousting of Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024.

The commission was formed following the ouster of the previous Awami League government, led by Sheikh Hasina, during the Student–People's uprising (a.k.a.

The interim government's reform efforts were influenced by the mass uprising, which brought national attention to issues of systemic corruption and democratic backsliding.

In his public address, Chief Adviser Yunus emphasized that reforming the constitutional and electoral frameworks was essential to halting the recurring cycles of political violence and authoritarianism that had plagued Bangladesh.

He also stressed that the reform process would ensure public ownership of the state and uphold the principles of accountability and welfare.

[citation needed] Additionally, the commission was tasked with reviewing existing laws related to political party registration, campaign finance, and voter rights.

However, shortly after its formation, the government announced that Malik would be replaced by Ali Riaz, a professor of political science at Illinois State University.

His appointment was seen as an effort to bring an international perspective to the reform process, though it also underscored the delicate political environment within the interim government.

According to legal historian Cynthia Farid:[23] Any national design needs to connect past, present and future generations, including the dead, the old, the youths on the streets today, and the unborn.

Calls for a new constitution may not rid the nation of the dangers it has faced in the past, like concentration of power in the executive branch or settling debates over politics, equality and religion".Writing in The Daily Star, Zia Haider Rahman and Manzoor Hasan said that the government should adopt an hourglass model for drafting a new constitution that starts with "broad public and civil society input, narrows to a deliberating and drafting body, and then re-engages the public through a constitutional assembly, referendum, or both, followed by ratification".

An article in the Dhaka Tribune by Umran Chowdhury said:[22][25] Given that there is no parliament at the moment, no commission has the authority to change the constitution.

Former Comptroller and Auditor General Mohammad Muslim Chowdhury said:[27]Our current constitution contains several elements that can lead to authoritarianism.

We must seize the opportunity that has come at the cost of their blood.On 4 August 2024, a day before the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, Anu Muhammad, on behalf of the University Teachers' Network of Bangladesh, proposed convening a constituent assembly for drafting a new constitution.

[28] Separately, Rifat Hasan argued in several September and October events that, the current constitution has lost its ethical authority to its citizens, particularly in the aftermath of the uprising, making it necessary to adopt a new one.

[29][30][31] He has suggested forming an all-party "guardian council" to ensure broad participation in the drafting and adopting process.

[32][33] Hasan also highlighted that the new constitution should be viewed as a political instrument representing the people's sovereign will, rather than a sacred text, and should establish a clear social contract to define the state's foundation.

Umran Chowdhury argued:[34] The Constitution of Bangladesh remains the best source of principles to steer the nation at this profoundly historic juncture.