Dhaka: The National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam today urged the interim government to hold the 13th national parliamentary polls based on the July Charter. ‘The interim government must take a decision regarding the July charter…We will not leave the task of reform solely to the elected government,’ he said at an urgent press conference at the party’s temporary central office here.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the NCP convener categorically stated that the next election must be held based on the July Charter and the next parliament must be formed accordingly. He emphasized that the July Declaration must receive constitutional recognition.
Nahid called upon the government to take decisions regarding the July Charter by August 5, as the government has decided to announce the July Declaration on that date. ‘Although fascism has fallen, the fascist state structure still exists,’ Nahid said, adding, ‘We demand full announcement of the July Charter by August 5.’
He further expressed support for the government’s initiative to finalize the July Declaration, urging that by August 5, there should also be a resolution regarding the July Charter. He mentioned that consensus had already been reached on most points and that the NCP would only sign it once the implementation mechanism is ensured, with legal validity.
Outlining the party’s upcoming programme, Nahid announced that the NCP will unveil the Manifesto of a New Bangladesh at a public rally at the Central Shaheed Minar at 4:00 PM tomorrow (Sunday). He also warned against any misuse of the July aspirations, saying, ‘Anyone who exploits the name of July to serve ill motives or commit misdeeds must be held accountable.’