Sangsad Bhaban, July 13 -- A special committee for amending the constitution was formed in Parliament on Monday night amid strong protest from the opposition.

Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni placed the proposal for formation of the Constitutional Amendment-related Special Committee in the House, which was passed by a voice vote, leading to a walkout by opposition lawmakers.

The 12-member special committee, headed by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, was formed, keeping the provision for making it a 17-member one incorporating members from the opposition.

Parliament constitutes six standing committees

The committee members include eight MPs from ruling BNP, and one each from Bangladesh Jatiya Party, led by Andaleeve Rahman, Ganosamhati Andol...