North South University Center for Legal Research, a research wing of the Department of Law, in collaboration with the Center for Legal Research at North South University (NSU), hosted NSU CLR Talk on ‘Revolutionary Constitutionalism: Constitutional Amendments’ recently. This special occasion was held at the Moot Court Room NAC 616 and attracted a diverse audience ranging from distinguished faculty members, students, academics, and constitution enthusiasts.
The session was delivered by the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh. The seminar was dignified by the presence of its Chief Guest, Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of NSU. Along with the Special Guest, Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer & Pro Vice Chancellor (In-Charge) of NSU.
Professor Md. Rizwanul Islam, Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, officially opened the program with his welcoming speech, emphasizing the critical nature of constitutional amendments in defining a nation’s democratic trajectory and the role of academic discourse in shaping legal policy.
Dr. Sharif Bhuiyan shared in his keynote address that constitutional amendments often represent pivotal moments of revolutionary change, reflecting shifts in political power, judicial philosophy, and public demand rather than simply procedural modifications. He analyzed the historical context and legal implications of major constitutional changes in Bangladesh, focusing on the principle of the basic structure doctrine.
During the Q&A segment, the audience, including faculty members, engaged with the speakers on the judicial interpretation of constitutional change, the limits of the amending power, and the delicate balance between legislative sovereignty and fundamental constitutional principles. The interactive exchange of ideas deeply immersed all the attendees.
Chief Guest Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury provided remarkable commentary on the session’s themes, the importance of constitutional stability for political governance. He commended the Law Department for facilitating such an event.
Special Guest, Professor Abdur Rob Khan, offered his perspective on the political economy aspects of constitutional change, highlighting how amendments often reflect underlying economic and institutional pressures within the state.
Following this, Professor Ishtiaque Ahmed (Barrister-At-Law), Chair of the Department of Law at NSU, highlighted the Department’s commitment to engaging with constitutional law at the highest level of academic inquiry. He concluded by thanking the distinguished guests for providing invaluable, practical insights to the students.
