Jamaat sees risk of 'political crisis' if implementation of July Charter delayed

The Jamaat-e-Islami has warned that a delay in implementing the July National Charter could trigger a “political crisis”.

The BNP says the charter will help build a democratic state within “constitutional boundaries”.

The reactions came on Friday following the signing of the July National Charter 2025.

The ceremony took place in the South Plaza of the parliament, where the Jamaat, BNP, and 23 other political parties signed the Charter.

Jamaat’s deputy chief Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher said the party is focused solely on implementing the Charter.

He added that a referendum should precede the Charter’s execution and expressed confidence that this will happen.

Taher described the day as “historic” for Bangladesh, noting that the Charter’s reforms bring a positive change to a political system that has existed for 54 years.

He warned that any delay in implementation would be seen as “a betrayal” of the Uprising and could create a new political crisis.

“We have placed our trust in the chief advisor, and we hope he will honour his commitments,” Taher said. “The government must ensure no new hegemony emerges in the face of the country’s political challenges.”

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said the signing marks the start of a new journey.

He added, “Strong democratic institutions will be built, constitutional bodies will be established, and balance will be ensured across all branches of the state.

“No organ of the state will dominate another.

“Within constitutional limits, all state organs will maintain balance to create an effective democratic state. That is the day we are hoping for.”