DHAKA, May 15, (V7N) – Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Professor Ali Riaz stated today that the commission aims to articulate the aspirations stemming from the July–August 2024 mass uprising in a clear and structured manner through the creation of a national charter.  

Speaking during a dialogue with the Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) in the city, Professor Riaz said, “We want to reflect the spirit of national consensus in a national charter so that every political party can play a role in realising its goals and objectives in future.”  

The meeting was attended by Commission members Justice Md Emdadul Haque, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, Safar Raj Hossain, Dr Iftekharuzzaman, and Dr Md Ayub Miah, along with the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider.

An 11-member BSD delegation, led by its General Secretary Bazlur Rashid Firoz, participated in the talks held at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.  

Professor Riaz emphasized that the current political developments in Bangladesh are a culmination of long-standing struggles by the people and political forces of the country.  

“The people of this country do not want a return of fascism again and again. We want to build a state where equality prevails, citizens' rights are ensured, and differing views are respected,” he added.  

He further noted that the initiative of the National Consensus Commission is rooted in the long-standing expectations of the people of Bangladesh. “The uprising of July–August last year not only expressed the public’s deep frustrations but also articulated their long-held hopes,” he said.  

Professor Riaz explained that the commission is working to build consensus through discussions with political parties, drawing upon the recommendations of various reform commissions.  

“This responsibility does not lie with the National Consensus Commission alone. Political parties must move forward by reflecting the aspirations of the people,” he concluded.

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