BNP provides comments on the draft of July Charter, voicing disapproval of its placement above the Constitution
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has voiced its opposition to the July Charter, expressing concerns over its potential implications for the country's constitution.
In a series of meetings this week, the BNP Standing Committee scrutinised the draft of the July Charter and submitted their written opinion to the National Consensus Commission on Wednesday evening. The party also reiterated their stance during earlier talks with the Commission, issuing a 'note of dissent' on several proposals.
At the heart of the BNP's opposition is the charter's assertion that it should take precedence over the Constitution, even in cases of legal conflict. BNP leader Salahuddin has questioned if any agreement or document can be a supra-constitutional instrument, stating that such a precedent would set a "bad precedent" for the country.
Salahuddin further emphasised that according to the BNP, no document can override the Constitution. The party particularly objects to point 4 of the July Charter's pledge, which seeks to make all charter provisions constitutionally binding and immune from judicial challenge.
The BNP also views the eight-point pledge in the July Charter as unnecessary, considering the act of political parties signing the charter as a pledge in itself.
In addition, the BNP has expressed its opposition to proportional representation (PR) in elections and any provision that would place the Charter above the Constitution.
Looking ahead, the BNP intends to hold talks with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the matter. The meetings also reviewed proposals for a 'note of dissent' regarding the July Charter.
Despite the BNP's public stance, there is no recorded statement from any BNP party leader or Standing Committee member declaring that prioritising the July Charter over the Constitution would set a bad example for the country. However, the party's actions and statements indicate a strong opposition to the charter's proposed constitutional status.
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