Dhaka: BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today stated that the implementation of the July National Charter will lead to the establishment of a strong democratic society, government, and state. He emphasized the importance of democratic reforms within the state structure to achieve balance among all state organs and ensure the full realization of fundamental rights by the people.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Salahuddin made these remarks after paying homage at the grave of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. The occasion marked the 26th founding anniversary of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF), attended by leaders and activists, including ZRF Executive Director Prof Dr Farhad Halim Donar and Director (Admin) Prof Dr Morshed Hasan Khan.
Salahuddin stressed the necessity of practicing and continuing democratic culture, highlighting that the journey began with the signing of the July National Charter. He expressed the intent to change the political culture in Bangladesh to strengthen independence, sovereignty, and democracy, a practice that has already commenced.
Appealing for patience, Salahuddin urged the populace to advance with tolerance and the practice of democratic culture to build an effective and robust democratic state. Addressing concerns about some political parties not signing the July Charter, Salahuddin mentioned that the NCP and four left-leaning parties were unable to attend the signing ceremony but still have the opportunity to sign. He expressed hope that these parties would eventually sign the charter, downplaying concerns about its impact on the upcoming national election.
He further noted that not everyone in a democracy must agree on every issue and believed that tolerance will prevail. He suggested that these parties may have demands to discuss with the interim government and was optimistic they would eventually sign the July Charter.