The BNP is in a conundrum over how to respond to the National Consensus Commission’s recommendations on implementing reforms.

Some legal experts have strongly opposed the National Consensus Commission’s recommendation that constitutional reforms in the July charter be automatically incorporated into the constitution if these are not implemented within a 270-day timeframe.

Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna yesterday questioned the authority of the National Consensus Commission to amend the July Charter after it was signed by political parties.

Police suspect murder; family says he was struggling with mental distress

If govt loses neutrality, people will lose faith in it, says Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer

Would contest from JCD-backed panel if their manifesto aligns with hers, she says

Fakhrul urges Jamaat to 'respect people's will'; blames interim govt for deepening political crisis

The National Citizen Party, formed by student leaders who spearheaded last year’s July uprising, had yet to sign the July charter till yesterday.

The Election Commission yesterday added “shapla koli” (water lily bud) to its list of electoral symbols.

Eight political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, yesterday urged the Election Commission to hold a referendum by November to give legal basis to the July charter.

Any delay in holding referendum will also delay national election, Taher says

NCP demands explanation from EC

Call for legal foundation of July Charter

Proposes nationwide childcare initiatives, including daycare centres in universities and workplace

Fakhrul terms commission proposals as one-sided

New committee includes 55 vice presidents, 92 joint general secretaries

The BNP accused the National Consensus Commission of deception, while Jamaat demanded that the referendum on constitutional reforms in the July charter be held before the national polls, even if that means a delay in the election.

Jamaat leader Golam Porwar urges chief adviser to announce date within Nov

Gono Odhikar Parishad GS Rashed Khan says alliance not being formed 'under NCP's leadership'

Yunus must ensure reforms and a fair election or take responsibility, he says