July charter

Protest turns chaotic as ‘rival July warriors’ clash at Shahbagh

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.

Protesters block Shahbagh, demand 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.

Reaching consensus shouldn’t be this slow

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

July Charter runs into a snag

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

July charter to be finalised by July 31: Ali Riaz

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

Complete reforms in 2yrs after polls

Parties urged in draft July Charter; opinions sought

Why the July Charter matters

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

Publish July Charter by August 3 or face protests

National Citizen Party (NCP) will take to the streets again if the government fails to publish the “July Proclamation” and “July Charter” by August 3, said the party’s Convenor Nahid Islam yesterday.

Nahid wants July charter, declaration by August 5

A day after announcing that the National Citizen Party will unveil a “July Declaration” itself, its Convenor Nahid Islam yesterday hinted that the party still believes the government can prepare the document by August 5. 

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Consensus talks: Poor progress may delay July Charter

Political parties have failed to reach an agreement on any reform proposals for the fifth consecutive day of the consensus talks.

June 28, 2025
June 28, 2025

Media reform shouldn’t be left out of the July Charter

Ignoring media reform now would be a serious strategic misstep.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Yunus rules out referendum over July Charter

Chief adviser insists party agreement key to polls; vows justice, reform ahead of election

May 17, 2025
May 17, 2025

Time to forge a strategic consensus on national interests

To honour the spirit of the July uprising, all political parties must commit to defining and institutionalising national interests.

February 16, 2025
February 16, 2025

Time to set aside partisan interests

Building consensus on key reform proposals is the main challenge

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