BNP hails ‘July Charter’ as new chapter for Bangladesh's democracyBNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called the signing of the July Charter a “new chapter” in Bangladesh’s political history and a step towards a stronger democracy. He thanked Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, political parties, and the National Consensus Commission for their roles. Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, who led BNP’s engagement with the National Consensus and reform commissions, described the signing as “historic”. He said the Charter aimed to build “strong democratic and constitutional institutions” and ensure “balance in all areas of the state”, adding: “No state body can establish authority over another”. He expressed hope that other parties would sign the Charter “in the coming days”.
