July charter
July Charter key to stronger Bangladesh parliament, International IDEA says
Report says youth-led uprising created an opening for reform after years of weak parliamentary effectiveness
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PM continues to build confidence, BNP corrodes it
What are the lessons of July charter that need to be implemented?
4 September 2026
A presidential election, or another coronation?
On August 20, for only the second time in our history, parliamentarians will have the opportunity to elect the president of the republic.
16 August 2026
July Charter to guide constitution amendment process, committee says
The parliamentary committee plans talks with political parties, experts, protesters, martyrs’ families and journalists
4 August 2026
Govt to press ahead with constitutional reforms under July Charter: Law minister
Parliament to discuss referendum demand if raised, says Asaduzzaman
31 July 2026
July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
After our Liberation War, we started off with the parliamentary system of government. Then Bangabandhu himself betrayed that vision and that of multiparty democracy by instituting BAKSAL, a one-party system, and introducing the presidential model of government.
24 July 2026
Opposition misleading people over July Charter: Fakhrul
BNP secretary general says his party remains committed to implementing every agreed provision of the document
17 July 2026
Charter was a compromise for the sake of the election: Salahuddin
Home minister questions opposition’s refusal to join constitution amendment committee
30 April 2026
Parliament erupts after BNP MP calls July Charter debate ‘unnecessary’
Manjurul Karim later clarified his comment
27 April 2026
PM affirms pledge to implement July Charter
BNP will not sway from July; welfare programme detractors to be resisted warns Tarique
14 April 2026
High Court to deliver order tomorrow on writs challenging referendum, July Charter
Bench heard arguments in packed courtroom on petitions questioning legality of Referendum Ordinance
2 March 2026
Does a referendum mandate mean unlimited authority?
The 2026 referendum was neither a constitution-founding rupture nor a blank cheque for institutional reconstruction. It was a powerful but structured act of authorisation. The distinction matters because transitions succeed when authority is precisely interpreted and designated.
26 February 2026
Reforms now legally binding after referendum: NCP
Party urges swift execution of referendum mandate
16 February 2026
NCP signs July Charter
Nahid Islam-led delegation completes signing at Jamuna
16 February 2026
NCP to sign July Charter at Jamuna this evening
Nahid Islam-led delegation to formalise party’s endorsement at 6:00pm
16 February 2026
Yes, no and 'confused': A closer look at the July charter as the referendum nears
Following prolonged discussions between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and various political parties on reforms in key state institutions, the July National Charter was signed on October 17, 2025.
30 January 2026
July charter, referendum: LDA terms order ‘unconstitutional’
The Left Democratic Alliance (LDA) yesterday condemned the implementation order for July charter “unconstitutional and one-sided”.
14 November 2025
Any proposal beyond signed July Charter must face referendum: Salahuddin
No imposed condition can undermine the sovereignty of the parliament, BNP leader says
14 November 2025
Referendum, polls on same day, PR for upper house
The government yesterday unveiled a set of key decisions, including holding the national election and the July charter referendum on the same day, and introducing an upper house to be formed through proportional representation.
13 November 2025
Yunus’s address merits serious reflection
We urge all parties to rise above narrow partisan interests
13 November 2025