'Inclusive approach': How BNP, Jamaat, NCP view chief adviser's UNGA trip
Speaking to The Business Standard this evening (22 September), leaders of these parties underscored that the presence of political forces alongside the interim government leadership may help foster dialogue and demonstrate unity on the global stage.
Highlights
- CA Yunus heads to UNGA with BNP, Jamaat, NCP leaders
- BNP says delegation reflects a tradition of democratic participation
- Jamaat says trip may foster dialogue, positively impact politics
- NCP says Inclusivity signals unity to the world and UN
The inclusion of leaders from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is being viewed by political parties as a politically significant and inclusive step.
Speaking to The Business Standard this evening (22 September), leaders of these parties underscored that the presence of political forces alongside the interim government leadership may help foster dialogue and demonstrate unity on the global stage.
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Chief Adviser Yunus departed Dhaka for New York early today to attend the 80th session of the UNGA.
The official delegation includes BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP acting chairman's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir, Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syeed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, NCP Member-Secretary Akhter Hossen, and NCP Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jara.
Commenting on this, BNP Standing Committee member Salauddin Ahmed told TBS that while this delegation may seem unusual, it reflects an "inclusive approach."
He said, "During times of democracy, opposition, civil society, and journalists often joined such visits. Perhaps the chief adviser is taking representatives from three parties with inclusivity in mind."
On whether parties are holding talks on implementing the July Charter and broader political consensus, Salauddin said, "We have always been in favour of dialogue, whether public or private. BNP is interested in solutions through discussions. But as far as I know, no such talks have started yet."
Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar said the presence of top leaders together abroad carries weight.
"People believe this visit will have some impact. When leaders are together, they will naturally discuss the crisis, current situation, and possible solutions. I believe this will have a positive impact on politics," he noted.
Porwar added that the trip holds importance in the context of the July Charter implementation, the upcoming election, and the current political situation. "There is hope. If they think, talk, and reflect, possibilities will emerge."
NCP Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adeeb told TBS, "The chief adviser's decision to include leaders from three major parties shows his commitment to national consensus. Perhaps through this inclusivity, Bangladesh will be represented in a united manner before the world and the UN."
On the July Charter and political consensus, he said, "There is nothing to discuss about these matters abroad. The political leaders here in the country will discuss them. We have already attempted to sit with several parties, and the discussions will continue."
