upper house
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It proposes term limits for prime ministers, the creation of an upper house of parliament, stronger presidential powers and greater judicial independence.
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The lengthy document, known as the "July Charter" after the uprising that toppled Hasina, proposes term limits for prime ministers, the creation of an upper house of parliament, stronger presidential powers, and greater judicial independence.
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These include expanding parliament into a bicameral system, with a new 100‑seat upper house allocated according to each party's share of the national vote.
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Having a two-thirds majority enables the government to override decisions by the upper house where the coalition is in a minority.
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They can also overrule parliament’s upper house if the two chambers clash on legislation.
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