On October 25, tensions among Bangladesh’s major political parties grew as the National Citizen Party (NCP) said it will hold off on signing the July Charter until it can review a draft implementation order.
During a press briefing in Dhaka, Akhter Hossen, the NCP’s member‑secretary, told reporters that the party wants the details of the order made clear before any formal hand‑shake. “The commission said an order is ready, but they haven’t shown us the specifics,” Hossen told the Dhaka Tribune. “Until we see the full draft, we can’t be optimistic.”
Hossen also warned against turning the charter into a political tool of deception. “Some parties want to erase it, others want to twist it,” he said. “We insist it stays genuine, regardless of pressure.”
The NCP has also asked to use the Shapla (water lily) flower as its election symbol, emphasizing its brand identity for the upcoming polls.
The charter itself was signed on October 17 by the interim caretaker chief advisor Muhammad Yunus, the National Consensus Commission, and several party leaders. However, several parties – including the NCP and four left‑wing groups – have boycotted the signing.
As the political landscape shifts, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has floated a referendum to implement the July National Charter during the February 2026 general elections. In contrast, Jamaat‑e‑Islami and the NCP argue the referendum should happen before the vote.
These disagreements echo the historic split among parties that once teamed with Yunus to oust the elected Awami League government led by Sheikh Hasina. The debate over the charter could shape Bangladesh’s political future in the years ahead.
Source: ianslive
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