The constitution of Bangladesh has so far been amended sixteen times. These amendments and and numerous proclamation orders have been responsible for bringing in profound changes in the original character of the document. The first, second, third and fourth amendments were made by AWAMI league government of seikh mujibur rahaman, the fifth through martial law regulations and the Bangladesh national party, sixth by BNP, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th by JATIYA party, 11th, 12th, 13 and 14th by BNP. The 15TH and 16th amended by AWAMI league. The major amendments are as follow:

First Amendment The Constitution (First Amendment) Act 1973 was passed on 15 July 1973. It amended Article 47 of the Constitution by inserting an additional clause which allowed prosecution and punishment of any person accused of 'genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes and other crimes under international law'. A new Article 47A was also inserted, making certain fundamental rights inapplicable in those cases.

Second Amendment
The Constitution (Second Amendment) Act 1973 was passed on 22 September 1973. This act: amended Articles 26, 63, 72 and 142 of the Constitution; replaced Article 33; and inserted a new part (Part IXA). Provision was made through this amendment for the suspension of certain fundamental rights of citizens during an emergency.

Third Amendment
The Constitution (Third Amendment) Act 1974 was enacted on 28 November 1974. This amendment altered Article 2 of the Constitution to give effect to an agreement between Bangladesh and India for the exchange of certain enclaves, and the fixing of boundary lines between the two countries.

Fourth Amendment
The Constitution (Fourth Amendment) Act 1975 was passed on 25 January 1975. Major changes were brought into the Constitution by this amendment:
A presidential form of government was introduced in place of the