Yes, No and Different Layers of Legal and Constitutional Righteousness
Generally, a referendum or plebiscite calls upon the electorate of a country to cast direct votes on any proposal, law, economic or political issue. For example, in a referendum staged on June 23, 2016, around 52 percent of the British voters who did took part in it, decided to come out of the European Union (EU). Or, I have seen the news headlines of Pakistan’s call to India for a referendum in Kashmir since my childhood.
77% of People Unaware of What the July Charter Contains: Survey
Reforms are being carried out based on the much-discussed July National Charter. The charter will be implemented if the upcoming referendum is won. However, most people do not know what the July Charter contains. This figure stands at 77.2 percent. In contrast, 37.2 percent of people said they know what is included in the July Charter. Even within this group, disparities exist. These findings emerged from the pre-election public perception survey conducted by the Institute of Informatics and Development (IID) and Youth for Policy.
Selim Accuses Dr. Yunus of “Fraud” Over July Consensus Charter
At a national convention in Dhaka, Communist Party of Bangladesh’s former president Mujahidul Islam Selim alleged that Dr. Muhammad Yunus committed “fraud” in the name of introducing the July Consensus Charter.
ICT to Announce Verdict Schedule in Hasina Crimes Against Humanity Case Today
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 is scheduled today to announce the date for delivering its verdict in the crimes against humanity case against deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her ex–home minister Asaduzzaman Khan—both fugitives—and detained former inspector general of police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun.
According to IRI, Bangladesh’s Pre-Election Environment Remains Unstable
According to a report published by the International Republican Institute (IRI), the political situation in Bangladesh remains fragile ahead of the 2026 national elections. From October 20–24, the organization conducted a mission to assess Bangladesh’s electoral environment and democratic processes.
Fakhrul Accuses Govt, Commission of Creating Crisis
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has blamed the interim government and the consensus commission for Bangladesh’s current political crisis, saying disagreements over reform issues led to the impasse. Speaking at a JSD anniversary event, he confirmed BNP will join the election despite differences on the July Charter’s implementation.
Uncertainty Persists Over Implementation of July National Charter, Say Political Groups
The National Consensus Commission has submitted its recommendations on implementing the July National Charter, including forming a Constitutional Reform Council, but political divisions and procedural ambiguity have cast doubt on its execution.
July National Charter: Signed and Unsigned Parties
As part of the initiative for state reform, five political parties among those that participated in the long dialogue phase of the National Consensus Commission did not sign the July National Charter due to differences in opinion.
Parliament Turns into Battleground Amid July Charter Protests
The "July fighters" broke through police barricades, climbed over walls, and entered the venue during the signing ceremony of the July Charter at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. They sat on chairs designated for guests. Later, the law enforcement agencies chased them away from the Parliament area.
Exclusion of Independence Declaration Prompts Four Leftist Parties to Reject July Charter
Four left-leaning political parties have announced that they will not sign the July National Charter unless they receive an amended draft before the signing ceremony. The parties are: the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), the Socialist Party of Bangladesh (BASAD), BASAD (Marxist), and Bangladesh JASAD.
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