Amid growing political tensions over the implementation of the July Charter, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is set to hold separate meetings on Sunday with the BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) at his official residence, Jamuna.
The sudden flare-up in the political climate comes in the wake of Friday night’s violent clash between activists of the Jatiya Party and Gono Odhikar Parishad, where Gono Odhikar President Nurul Haque was injured during baton charges by police and the military. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation from almost all political parties, including the interim government itself.
On Saturday, the interim government decided to launch a judicial investigation into the attack on Nurul Haque.
Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam confirmed the decision and announced that Prof. Yunus would meet the three major opposition parties to discuss the prevailing political situation and upcoming elections. According to the schedule, Prof. Yunus will sit with Jamaat-e-Islami at 4:30 p.m., the NCP at 6:30 p.m., and the BNP at 7:30 p.m.
BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said last night that the Chief Adviser had invited them, but their party already has a scheduled anniversary discussion at the same time.
“We may request a time adjustment,” he noted.
Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar confirmed that their party received the invitation, saying they will comment on the discussion only after the meeting.
NCP Joint Convenor Ariful Islam Adib also acknowledged the invitation, adding that the agenda involves discussions on the country’s current crisis.
Meanwhile, the Gono Odhikar Parishad held a protest rally on Saturday demanding a ban on the Jatiya Party within 48 hours, accusing it of siding with the Awami League during the July uprising.
Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman also hinted that the government may legally examine whether the Jatiya Party can be banned for its past and recent roles.
At the heart of the ongoing tensions is the July National Charter, which remains stalled due to disagreements over its reform commitments and implementation methods.
While Jamaat and the NCP demand reforms be enacted before the next general election, BNP insists the reforms should be implemented through the next parliament.
The National Consensus Commission has been conducting informal discussions with various parties in an attempt to bridge these divides, but no formal round of talks has yet been finalized.
With the political situation heating up, concerns have grown over whether the next general election will be held on schedule.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday alleged that certain groups are attempting to derail the polls.
The interim government, however, reiterated in a statement that the election will be held in the first half of February 2026, assuring that no “evil forces” will be allowed to obstruct the democratic journey.
