BNP is ready to sign the July National Charter anytime, said its Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday, emphasising that any confusion over the matter is politically motivated.“If the final draft of the July National Charter prepared by the National Consensus Commission is sent to us tomorrow, we will sign it the same day. We are ready to sign it at any time—there is no dispute over this,” he told reporters at his Gulshan Gulshan residence. Salahuddin said if political parties wish to hold discussions on the implementation process of the charter, BNP is open to participating in such talks.The BNP leader said the party has already made its position clear, adding notes of dissent on some issues while reaching consensus on others. “Whenever we receive the document reflecting both the agreed points and our notes of dissent, we will sign it. We have made that commitment, and there should be no room for confusion over it.”
He said questions have been raised about whether the commitments in the July Charter will remain limited to just signing the document or whether further discussions will take place on its implementation.
Salahuddin mentioned that some parties have expressed doubts and said they would not sign the charter until this matter is clarified.
He said a misleading narrative is being spread that BNP is not cooperating, but it is clear to people how the party has worked with the consensus commission.
The BNP leader said they have shared their party’s position and the outcomes of the discussions with the media through regular press briefings.
“We’ve extended maximum cooperation and continue to do so. These reforms are part of our own commitment — we made a promise to the nation long ago to implement the 31-point agenda. So no one should question our intentions or sincerity. We believe the confusion being created is entirely intentional and reflects a politically motivated sense of insecurity,” Salahuddin said.He said BNP wants everything to be done in a lawful and constitutional manner, with the involvement of elected public representatives.
“We are ready to take part in all discussions. BNP has declared before the nation, and made it clear, that for establishing national consensus and building a strong democratic state through reforms, the party will support any process and join all forms of talks,” the BNP leader said.
He said BNP agrees with the National Consensus Commission’s proposal to ensure full legal and constitutional safeguards at every stage of implementing the July National Charter 2025.
Referring to the July 2024 student movement and democratic uprising against inequality, Salahuddin said these historic events must be properly recognised in the constitution. “We fully agreed with this proposal and submitted our response on the night of July 30.”
The BNP leader called upon all to remain united, uphold anti-fascist national unity, and turn that unity into strength to help build a strong democratic Bangladesh.
He also informed journalists that discussions have taken place on 19 core reform issues under the Consensus Commission in the second phase where BNP has agreed on 12 of them and submitted notes of dissent on the remaining 7.
About the July Declaration, he said BNP had shared its views on it much earlier and is still waiting to receive a formal invitation to the upcoming declaration ceremony.
He said the July Declaration holds significant historical and political value. “BNP responded to the proposals made in the declaration back in February.”
Salahuddin said the July Declaration ceremony is being organised by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and will be attended by Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at Manik Mia Avenue. “But BNP has not yet received an invitation to attend the event.”
Replying to a question, he said BNP is still waiting for Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to inform the nation and the Election Commission—through due process—about holding the next election in February as per his earlier commitment.
The BNP leader said they came to know that the Chief Adviser may announce the election timeline in his address to the nation on the first anniversary of the July mass uprising. “We’re waiting for that.”
He said questions have been raised about whether the commitments in the July Charter will remain limited to just signing the document or whether further discussions will take place on its implementation.
Salahuddin mentioned that some parties have expressed doubts and said they would not sign the charter until this matter is clarified.
He said a misleading narrative is being spread that BNP is not cooperating, but it is clear to people how the party has worked with the consensus commission.
The BNP leader said they have shared their party’s position and the outcomes of the discussions with the media through regular press briefings.
“We’ve extended maximum cooperation and continue to do so. These reforms are part of our own commitment — we made a promise to the nation long ago to implement the 31-point agenda. So no one should question our intentions or sincerity. We believe the confusion being created is entirely intentional and reflects a politically motivated sense of insecurity,” Salahuddin said.He said BNP wants everything to be done in a lawful and constitutional manner, with the involvement of elected public representatives.
“We are ready to take part in all discussions. BNP has declared before the nation, and made it clear, that for establishing national consensus and building a strong democratic state through reforms, the party will support any process and join all forms of talks,” the BNP leader said.
He said BNP agrees with the National Consensus Commission’s proposal to ensure full legal and constitutional safeguards at every stage of implementing the July National Charter 2025.
Referring to the July 2024 student movement and democratic uprising against inequality, Salahuddin said these historic events must be properly recognised in the constitution. “We fully agreed with this proposal and submitted our response on the night of July 30.”
The BNP leader called upon all to remain united, uphold anti-fascist national unity, and turn that unity into strength to help build a strong democratic Bangladesh.
He also informed journalists that discussions have taken place on 19 core reform issues under the Consensus Commission in the second phase where BNP has agreed on 12 of them and submitted notes of dissent on the remaining 7.
About the July Declaration, he said BNP had shared its views on it much earlier and is still waiting to receive a formal invitation to the upcoming declaration ceremony.
He said the July Declaration holds significant historical and political value. “BNP responded to the proposals made in the declaration back in February.”
Salahuddin said the July Declaration ceremony is being organised by the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs and will be attended by Interim Government Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus at Manik Mia Avenue. “But BNP has not yet received an invitation to attend the event.”
Replying to a question, he said BNP is still waiting for Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to inform the nation and the Election Commission—through due process—about holding the next election in February as per his earlier commitment.
The BNP leader said they came to know that the Chief Adviser may announce the election timeline in his address to the nation on the first anniversary of the July mass uprising. “We’re waiting for that.”