Yunus for transparent, people-centric July Charter preparation
Presiding over the session, Yunus underscored the historic significance of the charter, stating it must reflect the aspirations of the mass movement.
“This is a historic event. The desire of the mass uprising will be reflected through this. The entire process must be completed transparently and visible to the people,” Yunus declared, commending the commission for its pivotal role in shaping the charter.
The meeting, attended by Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, commission members Dr Badiul Alam Majumder, Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Safar Raj Hossain, Justice Emdadul Haque, and Dr Mohammad Ayub Mia, along with Principal Secretary Siraj Uddin Mia and Special Assistant Monir Haider, reviewed the commission’s progress.
Members reported that efforts are on track to finalise the July Charter by August 5, 2025.
Professor Ali Riaz informed Yunus that consensus had been reached on eight issues in the second phase of dialogues with political parties, with discussions ongoing for seven additional issues.
The July Charter, envisioned as a roadmap for a discrimination-free Bangladesh, has garnered significant attention following the political upheaval that ousted the Awami League government.
Yunus’s call for transparency responds to demands from groups like the National Citizen Party (NCP) and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who see the charter as a cornerstone for institutional reform. The commission’s inclusive approach, engaging political parties and stakeholders, aims to ensure the charter reflects diverse perspectives.
Yunus’s directive comes amid heightened scrutiny of the interim government’s actions, particularly after recent violence in Gopalganj.
By prioritising an open process, the Chief Adviser seeks to build public trust and ensure the charter serves as a unifying vision for Bangladesh’s future.
As the August 5 deadline approaches, the National Consensus Commission’s work remains critical to translating the uprising’s momentum into lasting change.