Non-constitutional points of July Charter can be implemented by ordinance: BNP's Salahuddin
Those who will be elected to parliament will implement them within two years, he says
All issues of the July Charter which are not directly linked to the constitution can be implemented through ordinances and executive orders, BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said today (11 September).
Speaking after a meeting with the Consensus Commission, the BNP leader said political commitments will be made to include all recommendations of the July Charter — including the 19 key issues related to the constitution — in election manifesto of parties.
"Those who will be elected to parliament will implement them within two years. This is a legitimate process," he said.
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Referring to some parties' proposal to implement the July Charter through a special constitutional order, Salahuddin warned that such a move could face legal challenges.
"If procedural errors lead to a court challenge, the validity of the July Charter itself will be questioned. We must ensure that constitutional decisions are not undermined by procedural mistakes," he cautioned.
Declaring BNP's readiness to sign the July Charter, Salahuddin said, "A new journey will begin through this."
The National Consensus Commission held meeting with political parties today regarding the implementation of the July Charter.
Nearly 30 political parties attended the meeting held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.
After the meeting, commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz the commission will not impose anything regarding the implementation of the July Charter.
"The commission does not have the authority to implement the July Charter. What we can do is hold discussions with all political parties and inform the government. We are following that process," he said.
