Jamaat spokesperson told the press that anyone opposing the charter would be "siding with fascism"!

Political parties must put aside divisions, help restore stability

The talks will focus on various aspects of implementing the July National Charter 2025

The political arena is bracing for fresh heat as the Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh and five like-minded parties have moved to begin simultaneous movements this week for a four-point demand, including immediate implementation of the July Charter.

Several political parties are yet to decide on signing the July Charter, saying the document needs a clear legal framework before they can endorse it.

A total of 30 parties, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party, joined the talks

The National Consensus Commission (NCC) in its July Charter has sought firm commitments from political parties that they will not challenge the legality or necessity of the July Charter in court and that they will ensure legal and constitutional safeguards at every stage of its implementation.

The National Consensus Commission is considering a Special Constitutional Order for implementing constitution-related amendments outlined in the July Charter.

The National Citizen Party has proposed forming a Constituent Assembly, stating that it represents the most democratic means of implementing the July Charter.

No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary

The July National Charter, finalised after weeks of consensus talks, faces a delicate challenge over notes of dissent, most of them from the BNP and its allies.

The National Consensus Commission yesterday sent the final draft of the July National Charter to political parties, without specifying a deadline for implementing the proposed reforms, a shift from its earlier stance.

Following demands from several parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, the National Consensus Commission is considering a proposal to make the July National Charter a legally binding document.

Protesters under the banner of “July warriors” continued their demonstration for a second consecutive day at the capital’s Shahbagh intersection yesterday, demanding immediate finalisation of the proposed July Charter.

A group of demonstrators under the banner of “July Warriors” staged a protest at the capital’s Shahbagh intersection yesterday, demanding the immediate finalisation of the proposed July Charter.

Prolonging this process risks creating further divisions and uncertainties and jeopardising the future of reform initiatives.

Jamaat, NCP and IAB have voiced reservations about the draft while BNP has expressed partial agreement with the proposed reforms

NCC discusses caretaker government, women’s representation, and key appointments

Parties urged in draft July Charter; opinions sought

The July Charter may not do everything, but it must do enough to catalyse the much-needed reforms.