BNP, Jamaat Clash Over Oath-Taking in Bangladesh Parliament

• Jamaat-e-Islami MPs refused to take oath, objecting to BNP's decision against a second pledge for the 'Constitution Reform Council'.
• BNP declined the additional oath, stating they were not elected as members of the 'Constitution Reform Council' and its provisions are not yet constitutional.
• The second oath aimed to bind MPs to implement the 'July Charter' for sweeping constitutional amendments, approved by over 60% in a referendum.
• BNP secured 209 seats, while Jamaat-e-Islami won 68 seats in the 13th parliamentary elections.
• BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is expected to lead the new government as Prime Minister, with a swearing-in ceremony for 1,200 guests.