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 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.
