CA for continuing struggle to build democratic BD

Staff Reporter :

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday described the July National Charter as the interim government’s most significant accomplishment, noting that the people endorsed its implementation by an overwhelming majority in the referendum.

“If the July Charter is put into effect, the avenues for the resurgence of fascism will be permanently shut. I expect it to be executed within the specified timeframe,” Prof Yunus said in a televised address to the nation.

He added that even if the interim administration forgets various achievements or shortcomings, the nation will always remember the July Charter.

“Today, I extend my congratulations to all political parties, social organisations and human rights groups who worked relentlessly to prepare this charter and secure its approval through the referendum,” he said.

Prior to his address, the National Citizen Party (NCP) formally signed the July National Charter, completing the process of endorsement by all stakeholders.

The party had earlier refrained from signing, arguing that doing so would be meaningless without clear provisions for implementation.

In the presence of the Chief Adviser, NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossain signed the charter at State Guest House Jamuna on Monday evening.

Also present were National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, Commission Member Badiul Alam Majumdar, and Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Monir Haider.

Prof Yunus said that, for the first time, expatriate citizens were given the opportunity to vote in this election.

“When voters proudly share their experiences of casting ballots in both the election and the referendum on social media, I feel immense joy as a citizen. I hope even more expatriates will be able to participate safely in future democratic processes,” he said.

Reflecting on the economic situation inherited by his administration, Prof Yunus said the country was facing severe instability when they assumed office, with a weakened banking sector and widespread money laundering.

He noted that structural reforms had since been introduced in revenue administration, tax policy, currency management and the broader financial system.

He described the economy left behind by the previous regime as “bottomless.”
“Now, as we prepare to step down, I feel reassured that we have managed to stabilise the situation and lay the groundwork for a renewed economy. Creditors will no longer pursue us as before,” he said.

He further stated that foreign exchange reserves have reached $34 billion and are steadily rising, supported by remittances sent by expatriate Bangladeshis.