Dhaka, July 28 (V7N) – The National Consensus Commission is on the verge of finalizing the much-anticipated historic July Charter, with the process expected to conclude within the next two to three days, according to the commission’s Vice-Chairman, Professor Dr. Ali Riaz.

Speaking at the opening of the 20th day of the second phase of discussions held at Doel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka, Professor Riaz addressed representatives of various political parties, urging continued cooperation to achieve consensus on critical state reforms.

“With your cooperation, we hope to take our charter to the final stage in the next two to three days,” he said.

Professor Riaz highlighted that 12 key issues have already been agreed upon, while two issues remain with notes of disagreement. However, he emphasized that the willingness of all parties to compromise has enabled significant progress in reaching consensus.

“We are making continuous changes and reforms through dialogue so that we can all agree on specific points,” Riaz said, adding, “This has become possible because everyone is making concessions.”

Among the major reforms under discussion is the framework for a caretaker government system, which the commission sees as essential to avoiding future political crises.

“We must resolve these issues, which are vital to the fundamental reform of the state structure,” said Riaz. “We have all experienced long struggles over the caretaker system. Now, we need to present a viable framework to the nation.”

He stressed that while not every issue could be addressed in the charter, the commission is prioritizing only those reforms that are fundamental to state restructuring.

The draft of the National Charter, which aims to act as a roadmap for Bangladesh’s future, is scheduled to be sent to political parties today for review and feedback.

Professor Riaz concluded with a call to political representatives to stay engaged in the dialogue, expressing hope that the final charter will serve as a historic document, reflecting the shared aspirations for political reform and democratic governance in Bangladesh.

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