National Citizens Party Convener Nahid Islam announced yesterday that the July Charter would not include any dissenting opinions. Speaking at the inauguration of the University Teachers Forum and a discussion at Bangla Academy, he emphasized that the decisions made through consensus would be final, subject to approval by the people.
Islam expressed the party’s commitment to advancing towards an election based on the legal framework established in the July charter. He highlighted the importance of upholding the revolutionary spirit to drive Bangladesh forward.
The Convenor stressed the need for inclusive representation in the upcoming parliament, with all participants of the mass uprising having a voice. He proposed the formation of a reform council within the parliament to facilitate the development of a new constitution, emphasizing the crucial role teachers must play in this process.
Furthermore, Islam outlined plans to ensure diversity and representation in the parliament and the reform council, with a focus on engaging young individuals, educators, religious leaders, women, minorities, and professionals from various sectors to enact the provisions of the July Charter.
He emphasized the significance of Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus issuing the July Charter order in alignment with the aspirations of the mass movement, underlining the necessity of genuine and transformative change for the country. Islam warned against allowing specific groups or political entities to monopolize the benefits of the uprising, stating that true change must be all-encompassing.
During the event, the central convening committee of the University Teachers Forum was unveiled, with Prof Md Sirajul Islam of Dhaka University appointed as the convener and Prof Shamim Hamidi of Dhaka International University as the member secretary. Various university faculty members also addressed the audience, underscoring the importance of educators’ involvement in shaping the nation’s future.