As many as 25 political parties and alliances signed the “July National Charter 2025” on Friday, pledging to implement the proposed state reforms after eight months of dialogue led by the National Consensus Commission (NCC).
The signing ceremony was held at the South Plaza of Parliament around 5pm, bringing together senior leaders from across the political spectrum. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and NCC members approved the document alongside top leaders from political parties.
Among the signatories are Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Rastro Sangskar Andolon, Nagorik Oikya, Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM), Ganosamhati Andolon, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSad), Gono Odhikar Parishad, Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh, National People’s Front, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, Gono Forum, Zaker Party, Nezam-e-Islam Party, Bangladesh Labour Party, Bhasani Janashakti Party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh, Islami Oikya Jote, and Amjanatar Dal.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Jamaat leader Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Rastro Sangskar Andolon leader Hasnat Kayum, Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna, Ganosamhati Chief Coordinator Junaid Saki and JaSad leader Shahid Uddin Mahmud Swapan were among the key figures who signed the charter.
However, National Citizen Party (NCP), Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal, Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal (Marxist), and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD) were among the parties which did not sign the charter.
They raised objections that the discussions failed to adequately address reforms in labour, health, and social security sectors.
Speaking after the signing, Yunus said, “What was once unimaginable in Bangladesh’s politics has happened today (Friday). The political parties have made the impossible possible. This charter will one day stand as a global example.”
The parties that reached consensus believe that the charter’s implementation will bring major reforms in administration, elections, the judiciary, and anti-corruption frameworks.
