Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today emphasized the importance of maintaining strong national unity in order to pave a path towards prosperity for the nation. "Let us make our unity firm...so that we can find a path ahead and we can move forward strongly," he stated during his closing remarks at a dialogue of the National Consensus Commission held at the Foreign Service Academy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Chief Adviser highlighted that the main objective of the National Consensus Commission meeting is to maintain unity. He expressed his willingness to listen to advice on how this unity could be preserved and strengthened. The dialogue aims to continue engaging with political parties to enrich the July Charter, which will be announced following the aspirations of the July uprising. The goal is to reach consensus on key national issues.
During his opening speech earlier in the afternoon, Prof Yunus reiterated the commitment to announce the July Charter by reaching consensus with all political parties. He emphasized that the gathering was for the welfare of the country and expressed hope for the creation of a well-crafted July Charter through mutual agreement among political parties.
The Chief Adviser also mentioned the government's intention to proclaim the July Charter by minimizing differences among political parties. As the chairman of the commission, Prof Yunus expressed satisfaction at the participation of representatives from various political parties in the dialogue aimed at achieving national consensus.
Commission vice-chairman Prof Ali Riaz stated that the commission continues its efforts to announce the July Charter in the upcoming July, as its tenure will conclude in August 2025. He underscored the importance of fulfilling the commission's responsibilities.
The second round of dialogue with political parties commenced today at the Foreign Service Academy, chaired by Chief Adviser Prof Yunus. The commission was established to review and finalize recommendations from five key reform commissions focusing on the constitution, judiciary, electoral system, public administration, and the Anti-Corruption Commission. The first round of talks, conducted between February 15 and May 19, included meetings with 33 political parties.