BNP Criticises NCC's July Charter Recommendations, Urges Genuine Election
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has criticised the National Consensus Commission (NCC) for its final recommendations on implementing the July Charter. BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed have both expressed concerns about the process, warning that the current approach of the commission and the government would deepen political divisions rather than foster consensus. The BNP accused the NCC of ignoring dissenting notes from political parties, including their own, in the final recommendations. BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir urged the government to amend the recommendations to include all agreed points and accurately record disagreements. He also expressed hope that the interim government would act as a true caretaker administration and maintain neutrality. Salahuddin Ahmed, another BNP standing committee member, alleged that the NCC's recommendations did not fully reflect discussions with political parties or align with the July Charter. The BNP described the omissions as deceiving the people and political parties. Fakhrul also emphasised the importance of holding a genuine election to form a people's parliament for necessary reforms and proper governance, expressing concern over election delays and warning that further postponement could strengthen fascist forces seeking to destabilise the country. The BNP has called for amendments to the NCC's recommendations, urging the government to include all agreed points and accurately record disagreements. The party has also emphasised the need for a genuine election and expressed concern over election delays, warning of potential destabilisation if the process is not expedited.
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