National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary and Rangpur-4 MP Akhter Hossen on Tuesday alleged that the BNP government has strayed from its 31-point electoral commitment, including promises of constitutional reforms and implementation of the July National Charter.
Speaking at a rally titled "July March to Build the Nation" at Jaldhaka Govt Pilot High School ground in Nilphamari, he claimed that the BNP had promised before the election to implement the July Charter and introduce state reforms but failed to fulfil those commitments even after five months in office.
Akhter claimed that the party no longer supports constitutional reforms and has backed away from its promise to ensure voting rights through a new-formula caretaker government.
"The BNP is not only rejecting the referendum but is also abandoning its own 31-point commitment," he said, adding that the government wants to retain control over the caretaker government system instead of introducing reforms.
The NCP leader also criticised the government's handling of judicial reforms, alleging that it failed to enact legislation for transparent appointments of judges.
Referring to the country's economy, he claimed that the debt burden is increasing while the prices of essentials have risen even before the announcement of the national budget.
Akhter urged the government to implement the verdict of the referendum and continue state reform efforts.
NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said northern Bangladesh remained neglected due to a lack of industries and adequate healthcare facilities, stressing the need to implement the referendum outcome.
Addressing the rally, NCP Chief Organiser (Norther Region) Sarjis Alam accused leaders of BNP and affiliated organisations of influencing government offices and engaging in irregularities, including tender manipulation. He urged people to remain united against what he described as growing misrule.
