National Consensus Commission

Last-minute changes: Proclamation of independence retained

The National Consensus Commission yesterday made last-minute changes to the July charter, retaining the Proclamation of Independence in the constitution and adding provisions for legal indemnity for July uprising activists.
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Cloud hangs over the signing of July charter

Uncertainty continues to loom over the signing of the July Charter, with parties still divided on its implementation and the timing of the proposed referendum -- even as the scheduled signing ceremony is just two days away.
15 October 2025, 19:40 PM

Final version of July Charter sent to all parties

The National Consensus Commission yesterday sent the final version of the July Charter to political parties, seeking their firm commitment to its full implementation.
14 October 2025, 22:00 PM

July Charter: Signing first, implementation decision later

The National Consensus Commission will submit its recommendations on implementing the July Charter after its signing on October 17, as it has yet to finalise the implementation process, commission sources said.
13 October 2025, 21:21 PM

July charter implementation: Commission may propose dual role for next JS

The National Consensus Commission is planning on two proposals to implement the July National Charter.
7 October 2025, 18:16 PM

Prof Ali Riaz calls for joint proposal beyond party lines

‘If parties fail to agree, commission will submit multiple proposals,' he says
5 October 2025, 07:20 AM

How to overcome the impasse on July Charter

A pervasive sense of mistrust, fuelled more by political calculation than by reality, has paralysed the charter’s progress.
1 October 2025, 03:00 AM

Implementing July charter: Commission readies multiple options for govt

The National Consensus Commission is considering recommending multiple pathways to the government for implementing the constitutional matters in the July Charter.
27 September 2025, 18:03 PM

Consensus commission suggests constitutional order, referendum

Following the legal panel's proposal, political parties began discussions
17 September 2025, 08:03 AM

Tenure of consensus commission extended by one month

The interim government yesterday extended the tenure of National Consensus Commission by one month.
15 September 2025, 18:02 PM

Consensus commission meeting underway

The talks will focus on various aspects of implementing the July National Charter 2025
14 September 2025, 08:56 AM

Implementing july charter: Special Constitutional Order mulled

The National Consensus Commission is considering a Special Constitutional Order for implementing constitution-related amendments outlined in the July Charter.
7 September 2025, 18:19 PM

February election: Democracy’s burning test

The February election is the one remaining bridge between the sacrifice of July and the promise of tomorrow.
1 September 2025, 02:00 AM

July charter: Commission likely to push parties for legally binding deal

Following demands from several parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, the National Consensus Commission is considering a proposal to make the July National Charter a legally binding document.
14 August 2025, 18:53 PM

The consensus to keep women out

The project of egalitarianism cannot be subcontracted to the very custodians of inequality.
13 August 2025, 03:09 AM
22 July 2025, 11:04 AM

Consensus talks: Poor progress may delay July Charter

Political parties have failed to reach an agreement on any reform proposals for the fifth consecutive day of the consensus talks.
29 June 2025, 18:02 PM

Media reform shouldn’t be left out of the July Charter

Ignoring media reform now would be a serious strategic misstep.
28 June 2025, 02:00 AM

Seating spat, tense exchanges: Consensus commission's reform talks enter 2nd phase

As dialogue resumes tomorrow, the path to consensus appears far from smooth
17 June 2025, 13:59 PM

The reform drive must continue apace

The first round of reform talks produced a wide range of agreements and disagreements
27 May 2025, 15:30 PM