DHAKA, Feb 15, (V7N) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has stated that the ultimate goal of the interim government is to formulate the "July Charter" by building a consensus on political and institutional reforms.

Speaking at the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy this evening, Prof. Yunus emphasized the need for deep reforms, acknowledging past governance failures.

Key Points from Prof. Yunus’s Speech:

The country cannot ignore the need for reforms.

No institution was functioning properly, and laws were not fully operational.

A consensus among political parties will make implementing reforms easier.

The "July Charter" will be a formal agreement on necessary reforms.

The reform proposals from six different commissions will be uploaded online for public and party feedback.

Once finalized, the charter will be signed by political parties and preserved in museums and institutions.

"We Must Do It" – Prof. Yunus

We have no way of getting out of this. The July Charter is essential for the sustainability of the country. I appeal to you all – we must achieve this consensus,” he urged.

Political Participation in the Meeting

Representatives from various political parties, including BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, LDP, Jatiya Party (Kazi Zafar), Nagorik Oikya, Islami Andolan, Khelafat Majlish, Gono Sanghati Andolon, Gonoadhikar Parishad, and Jatiya Nagorik Committee, attended the meeting.

BNP’s Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir led the party’s delegation.

Members of the National Consensus Commission Present

Prof. Ali Riaz

Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury

Safar Raj Hossain

Badiul Alam Majumder

Justice Emdadul Haque

Dr. Iftekharuzzaman

The meeting marked the first step toward a unified reform process, with all parties expected to submit their feedbackbefore the finalization of the July Charter.

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