The National Citizen Party, formed by student leaders who spearheaded last year’s July uprising, had yet to sign the July charter till yesterday.

The Election Commission yesterday added “shapla koli” (water lily bud) to its list of electoral symbols.

Eight political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, yesterday urged the Election Commission to hold a referendum by November to give legal basis to the July charter.

Any delay in holding referendum will also delay national election, Taher says

NCP demands explanation from EC

Call for legal foundation of July Charter

Proposes nationwide childcare initiatives, including daycare centres in universities and workplace

Fakhrul terms commission proposals as one-sided

New committee includes 55 vice presidents, 92 joint general secretaries

The BNP accused the National Consensus Commission of deception, while Jamaat demanded that the referendum on constitutional reforms in the July charter be held before the national polls, even if that means a delay in the election.

Jamaat leader Golam Porwar urges chief adviser to announce date within Nov

Gono Odhikar Parishad GS Rashed Khan says alliance not being formed 'under NCP's leadership'

Yunus must ensure reforms and a fair election or take responsibility, he says

It will be JnU's first union election since its founding in 2005

The parties remain deeply divided over when the referendum should be held

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday placed an 18-point set of recommendations before the Election Commission.

Islami Andolan Bangladesh has said the recommendations for implementing the July National Charter still contain ambiguities that could complicate future politics.

Jamaat-e-Islami has reiterated the demand for a referendum before the national election and a presidential order to implement the July charter.

The National Citizen Party will sign the July charter if Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus issues the implementation order at the Central Shaheed Minar, the party’s Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary said yesterday.

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has alleged that instead of forging unity, the National Consensus Commission is creating further division.