[5] [6][7][8] Over the last 12 years, his books, op-eds, public lectures and interviews made a notable impact on young writers and thinker.

[7][9] In 2013, Hasan was one of the first few intellectuals to denounce the massive Shahbag demonstrations, termed the movement as fascist in nature and inimical to the idea of justice.

[18] He proposed a referendum, if necessary, to address the debate on whether fascists have the right to engage in politics, including participation in elections, and on adopting a new constitution for the post-fascist era.

[19][20][21] Several critics harshly condemned Rifat in 2013 for allegedly defending the views of Hefazat and accused war criminals.

Matin, a retired judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, and Ridwanul Hoque, a constitutional expert, see the Guardian Council as essential for reform process.