This slide show contains all the amendments ever made till 2019. It also contains which year it was amended and the ruling parties who made it. Amendments have always been influenced by the views of the ruling parties, so I thought it would be good to put that in the slides.

1. Brief History of Constitutional
Amendments in Bangladesh

2. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh

3. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
Proclamation of Independence (1st Constitution of Bangladesh)
-Provisional Government of Bangladesh
Constituent Assembly (গণপরিষদ) of Bangladesh
-Provisional Parliament
-404 members
East Pakistani members of Pakistan's federal and
provincial assemblies
equality, human dignity and social justice

4. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Dec, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh

5. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1972
12th Oct- The Constitution Bill was introduced in the
Assembly
19th Oct- 1st reading
31th Oct- 2nd reading
4th Nov- 3rd reading
-Approved 65 amendments to the
Constitution Bill and adopted and enacted the
Constitution
16th Dec- Constitution became effective
Nationalism-socialism-democracy-Secularism

6. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league

7. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
-amended Article 47 of the constitution by
inserting an additional clause[47(3)] which
allowed prosecution and punishment of any
person accused of 'genocide, crimes against
humanity or war crimes and other crimes
under international law'.
-inserted a new Article 47A specifying
inapplicability of certain fundamental rights
in those cases.

8. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league

9. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
(i) amendment of Articles 26, 63, 72 and 142 of the constitution
(ii) substitution of Article 33
(iii) the insertion of a new part- IXA (Emergency provisions) in
the constitution
Provisions were made through this amendment for the suspension
of some fundamental rights of citizens in an emergency.

10. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league

11. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
The territory of the republic
2. The territory of the Republic shall comprise -
(a) the territories which immediately before the Proclamation of Independence on
the 26th day of March, 1971 constituted East Pakistan; and
(b) such other territories as may become included in Bangladesh.

12. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
The territory of the republic
2. The territory of the Republic shall comprise -
(a) the territories which immediately before the Proclamation of Independence on
the 26th day of March, 1971 constituted East Pakistan and the territories referred to as
included territories in the Constitution (Third Amendment) Act, 1974, but excluding
the territories referred to as excluded territories in that Act; and
(b) such other territories as may become included in Bangladesh.

13. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league

14. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1. The presidential form of government was introduced in place
of the parliamentary system
2. one-party system in place of a multi-party system was
introduced
3. the powers of the Jatiya Sangsad were curtailed
4. the Judiciary lost much of its independence
5. the Supreme Court was deprived of its jurisdiction over the
protection and enforcement of fundamental rights.

15. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1ST Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979

16. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1ST Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)

17. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1ST Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
All amendments, additions, modifications, substitutions
and omissions made in the constitution during the period
between 15 August 1975 and 9 April 1979 (both days
inclusive) by any Proclamation or Proclamation Order
of the Martial Law Authorities had been validly made
and would not be called in question in or before any
court or tribunal or authority on any ground
whatsoever.

18. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979

19. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
Amended article 52 and 66
- Death of Ziaur Rahman
- President Election, 1981
- Justice Abdus Sattar (The then
Vice President)
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

20. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

21. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

22. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
1. Amended article 96 (The tenure of office of judges) (from 62 years of age to 65 years of age)
2. Ratified all kind of activity done by martial law administration during 2nd Martial Law period.
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

23. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

24. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
1. Inserted Article 2A- State Religion- Islam
2. Amended Article 3- State Language- From Bengali to Bangla
3. Amended Article 5- The Capital- From Dacca to Dhaka
4. Amended Article 30- Prohibition of foreign titles, etc.
5. Amended Article 66- Remuneration, etc, of members of
Parliament- From Salaries to Remuneration
6. Amended Article 100- 6 permanent bench of High Court
Division outside Dhaka
7. Amended Article 103
8. Amended Article 107

25. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

26. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
1. Direct election of the Vice President (55A)
2. It restricted a person in holding the office of the President for
two consecutive terms of five years each -51 (2)
3. It also provided that a Vice-President might be appointed in case
of a vacancy,
but the appointment must be approved by the Jatiya Sangsad.
(55A)

27. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

28. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
Reservation of thirty seats for the next 10 years in the
Jatiya Sangsad exclusively for women members, to be
elected by the members of the Sangsad. 65(3)

29. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

30. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
1. legalised the appointment and oath of
Shahabuddin Ahmed, Chief Justice of
Bangladesh.
2. The Act also confirmed and made possible
the return of Vice President Shahabuddin
Ahmed to his previous position of the Chief
Justice of Bangladesh.
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

31. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
12th Amendment
18 Sep, 1991
BNP
1. the parliamentary form of government was reintroduced in Bangladesh
2. the President became the constitutional head of the state
3. the Prime Minister became the executive head
4. the cabinet headed by the Prime Minister became responsible to the Jatiya Sangsad
5. the post of the Vice President was abolished
6. the President was required to be elected by the members of the Jatiya Sangsad.
7. Moreover, through Article 59 of the Constitution this Act ensured the participation
of the people's representatives in local government bodies, thus stabilising the base
of democracy in the country.

32. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
12th Amendment
18 Sep, 1991
BNP
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
Awami league
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
Awami league
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

33. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
12th Amendment
18 Sep, 1991
BNP
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
Awami league
It provided for a non-party
Caretaker Government which,
acting as an interim
government
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
Awami league

34. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
12th Amendment
18 Sep, 1991
BNP
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
BNP
14th Amendment
16th May,
2004
BNP
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

35. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
12th Amendment
18 Sep, 1991
BNP
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
BNP
14th Amendment
16th May,
2004
BNP
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
1. Number of reserved seats for women in the Jatiya
Sangsad from 30 to 45 on a provisional
representation basis for the following ten years
2. Retirement age of Supreme Court judges from 65
to 67 years
3. Displaying of portraits of the President and the
Prime Minister at the offices of the President and
the Prime Minister, and the Prime Minister's
portrait in all government, semi-government and
autonomous offices and diplomatic missions abroad
were made mandatory.

36. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
1st Amendment
15th July,
1973
Awami league
Proclamation of
Independence
10 April, 1971
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
The original
Constitution
4th Nov, 1972
Provisional
Government
of Bangladesh
2nd
Amendment
22nd Sep,
1973
Awami league
3rd Amendment
28th Nov,
1974
Awami league
4th Amendment
25th July,
1975
Awami league
1st Martial Law
15th Aug, 1975-
9 apr, 1979
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
2nd Martial Law
24th Mar, 1982-
11th Nov, 1986
7th Amendment
11 Nov, 1986
Jatiya Party
8th Amendment
7 June, 1988
Jatiya Party
9th Amendment
11 July, 1989
Jatiya Party
10th Amendment
23 June, 1990
Jatiya Party
11th Amendment
6 Aug, 1991
BNP
12th Amendment
18 Sep, 1991
BNP
13th Amendment
26th Mar,
1996
BNP
14th Amendment
16th May,
2004
BNP
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)
5th Amendment
9 April, 1979
BNP
(Executive Presidency)
6th Amendment
10 July, 1981
BNP
(Executive presidency)

37. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
15th Amendment
25 June, 2011
Awami league

38. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
15th Amendment
25 June, 2011
Awami league
1. Restoring secularism and freedom of religion, incorporating nationalism, socialism,
democracy and secularism as the fundamental principles of the state policy.
2. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Constitutionally recognised as the Father of the Nation.
3. Scrapped the system of Caretaker Government
4. Increased number of women reserve seats to 50 from existing 45
5. Inserted Articles 7A and 7B in the Constitution after Article 7 in a bid to end take
over of power through extra-constitutional means.

39. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
15th Amendment
25 June, 2011
Awami league
16th Amendment
17 Sep, 2014
Awami league

40. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
15th Amendment
25 June, 2011
Awami league
16th Amendment
17 Sep, 2014
Awami league
1. empowered the members of parliament (MPs) to impeach the
Supreme Court judges for incapability or misconduct via two-
thirds majority.

41. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
15th Amendment
25 June, 2011
Awami league
16th Amendment
17 Sep, 2014
Awami league
17th Amendment
8 July, 2018
Awami league

42. Brief history of constitutional amendments in Bangladesh
15th Amendment
25 June, 2011
Awami league
16th Amendment
17 Sep, 2014
Awami league
17th Amendment
8 July, 2018
Awami league
1. Increased the term of the women members elected from reserved
seats of parliament for 25 years from the existing 10 years from
the first session of the 11th parliament.