July National Charter Draft Released, Bangladesh Math Team Excels at WMI 2025

The National Consensus Commission has released the draft of the "July National Charter 2025," a significant step toward political and constitutional reforms in Bangladesh. Concurrently, the nation celebrates the remarkable success of its 22-member team at the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, where every member secured an award, including four gold medals, six silver medals, eight bronze medals, and four merit certificates.

The draft of the July National Charter 2025, sent to various political parties for review, outlines seven key commitments aimed at reshaping Bangladesh’s governance framework. These commitments, rooted in the sacrifices of the 2024 anti-discrimination and democratic movement, include:

1. Ensuring the full implementation of the July National Charter 2025, developed through extensive consultations and consensus to reflect public aspirations.

2. Amending, refining, or rewriting the constitution, judicial system, electoral system, public administration, police system, and anti-corruption measures as outlined in the charter, including necessary legislative and regulatory changes.

3. Completing these constitutional and legal reforms within two years of the next national election to ensure sustainable governance changes.

4. Implementing all charter proposals within a two-year timeframe following its adoption.

5. Providing full legal and constitutional safeguards at every stage of the charter’s implementation.

6. Demonstrating firm resolve to enact and protect the charter’s provisions.

7. Constitutionally recognizing the historical significance of the 2024 anti-discrimination and democratic movement.

The commission, led by co-chair Professor Ali Riaz, aims to finalize the charter by 31 July 2025 after incorporating feedback from political parties, ensuring a transparent and inclusive process. Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser, has directed that the charter’s development remain transparent and visible to the public.