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Salah Uddin Ahmed, BNP Standing Committee member, accuses Chief Adviser of violating the July Charter through his speech.
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Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announces measures to implement the July Charter, including a constitutional reform referendum and the formation of a Constitutional Reform Council.
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The referendum will coincide with the national parliamentary elections.
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Constitutional Reform Council will enact reforms within 180 working days and create an upper chamber based on election results.
BNP Standing Committee member Salah Uddin Ahmed has accused the Chief Adviser of violating the July Charter through his recent speech.
Speaking immediately after the Chief Adviser’s address on Thursday, November 13, Salah Uddin stated that the Chief Adviser’s speech contravened the guidelines set forth in the July Charter.
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He said,
সংবিধান সংস্কার পরিষদ নতুন ধারনা। ঐকমত্য কমিশনে এই বিষয়টি নিয়ে আলোচনা হয়নি।
Translation:“The idea of a Constitutional Reform Council is new. This issue was never discussed in the Consensus Commission.”
In his nationwide address, Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus detailed key provisions for implementing the July Charter. He explained that the charter includes a referendum on proposed constitutional reforms and, if the majority vote ‘Yes,’ a Constitutional Reform Council will be formed. These representatives will simultaneously serve as members of parliament.
Dr. Yunus further clarified that the Constitutional Reform Council would carry out constitutional reforms within 180 working days from its first session.
“Grow smarter, not harder — ঝামেলামুক্ত অনলাইন ব্যবসার শুরু করুন Storola দিয়ে “
Following this, a higher chamber will be formed in proportion to votes received in the election, with its term lasting until the final working day of the lower chamber.
Additionally, the Chief Adviser announced that the referendum for the July Charter would take place on the same day as the national parliamentary elections. This aligns with BNP’s demand, although eight other parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, had requested the referendum before the elections.
Source: Jamuna Television
