Bangladesh, Oct. 25 -- The possibility of making the Speaker of Parliament the head of a caretaker government has emerged in discussions on constitutional amendments, as a special parliamentary committee continues to explore options for reforming the system.

Committee chairman and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday that the formation of a caretaker government had been discussed in detail at the panel's latest meeting, although no decision had been reached on the proposed amendments.

He made the remarks at a press conference following the meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, which was attended by constitutional and legal experts and academics.

Caretaker government proposals Salahuddin said the discussions had covered whether...