Constitution needs rewriting to bar autocracy

In an interview with The Daily Star, Bangladeshi-American political scientist Ali Riaz discusses the recent uprising in Bangladesh that toppled the Awami League regime. He calls it a mass uprising, not a revolution. Riaz advocates for rewriting the constitution to prevent autocracy and suggests three methods for this process. He also comments on the interim government’s challenges, the need for judicial reform, and tensions in India-Bangladesh relations. Riaz dismisses claims that Bangladesh is entering the US’s circle, emphasizing the importance of equitable foreign relations based on national interests.READ FULL