The Jamaat-e-Islami and seven religion-based parties have threatened to stage an indefinite sit-in in front of the chief advisor’s official residence, calling for the July National Charter implementation order by Sunday and a referendum in November. • Friday, Nov 14: The eight parties will stage protest marches at district and metropolitan levels, demanding the issuance of the July Charter implementation order, holding a referendum in November, and pressing four other demands. The National Consensus Commission, backed by 25 parties, recommended issuing an order to implement the July Charter and obtaining public approval for proposed reforms through a referendum. The BNP prefers it to coincide with the national elections in February, while Jamaat and its allies are pushing for a November referendum. Although the commission issued its recommendation on Oct 31, the government has yet to resolve outstanding issues, including who will issue the July Charter order and when.

Source: bd News24 November 12, 2025 16:35 UTC