Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for complete transparency in the finalization of the July Charter, describing it as a moment of national importance that must reflect the people’s voice.
Speaking at the State Guest House Jamuna on July 17, Yunus emphasized that the drafting process should be “visible to the public” and grounded in the aspirations of the mass uprising.
“This is a historic event,” he said during a meeting of the National Consensus Commission. “The desire of the people will be reflected through this. So, the entire process must be carried out transparently—it must be visible to the people in this way.”
Yunus was briefed by the commission on their progress. According to members present, efforts are underway to finalize the document quickly. They reassured the chief adviser that dialogue with political groups has yielded results and continues to advance.
Yunus commended the commission’s transparency, pointing out that all meetings have been broadcast live. “People at home and abroad have praised this effort,” he said.
And what viewers are seeing is significant progress. According to vice chair Ali Riaz, consensus has already been built on eight of the fifteen major issues, though talks are continuing on the seven that remain.
The meeting was also attended by Principal Secretary to the Chief Adviser Siraj Uddin Miah and Special Assistant Monir Haidar.
With national attention on the July Charter, the administration appears focused on ensuring that public trust is maintained throughout the process. Whether the remaining seven issues can be resolved in time remains to be seen, but Yunus’ message was clear—openness and accountability must remain central.
