The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has issued a sharp political rebuke against the newly submitted recommendations of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), accusing the body of promoting “national disunity” rather than the unity it was mandated to foster.Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat following a meeting with Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed dismissed the Commission’s report as a politically biased document that strays from the spirit of the July National Charter — a consensus framework previously endorsed by major political forces, including the BNP.

“The National Consensus Commission has, for the second time, attempted to create division instead of national consensus,” Salahuddin declared. “We have no choice but to thank them — not for their content, but because they have finally concluded their process.”

The Commission, chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and academic Dr Ali Riaz as Vice-Chairman, formally submitted its recommendations on implementing the July National Charter to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna on Wednesday afternoon.

However, the BNP claims that the final report includes several provisions that were never part of the original charter.

“If you examine the proposals closely, you’ll find numerous directives that were never agreed upon in the July National Charter we signed,” Salahuddin said. “This is not consensus — it’s imposition disguised as consultation.”

The BNP’s remarks highlight growing tensions between the interim government-backed Commission and opposition parties, who view the NCC’s recommendations as an attempt to reshape the political landscape in favor of certain actors while sidelining genuine pluralistic dialogue.

Although Salahuddin did not elaborate on specific objections, he warned that the BNP would not accept any measures that undermine democratic norms or alter the foundational agreements reached in July.

“True national unity cannot be built on unilateral additions or hidden agendas,” he emphasized.

The release of the Commission’s report comes at a delicate political juncture, as Bangladesh navigates a transitional phase under the interim administration. The BNP’s strong reaction signals potential resistance to any reform agenda perceived as lacking broad-based legitimacy.

Political analysts suggest that the controversy could deepen existing polarization, raising doubts about whether the Commission’s roadmap can be implemented without opposition participation.

The government has not yet issued an official response to the BNP’s criticism.