Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has reaffirmed that national elections will be held in February, with no compromise on the schedule. 

He made the remarks during an urgent meeting of the National Consensus Commission with political parties on the implementation of the July Charter.

Without any doubt, elections will take place in February. The government will take all necessary measures to make the election a celebratory event. This is part of the July Charter , and we will not compromise on it. I urge everyone to remain united to ensure a timely election,” Dr. Yunus said.

Addressing the political representatives, he expressed his gratitude for their contributions, stating that the July Charter is the result of long-standing discussions. 

You have provided thoughtful inputs that helped bring the July Charter to its final stage. You have become part of history through this process. Perhaps, being involved in the process, you may not fully realise the significance of your contribution,” he added.

Dr. Yunus also confirmed that copies of the July Charter will be distributed to all parties. “As long as I am in office, I will preserve and disseminate these documents so that everyone can understand the agreements reached,” he said. 

He emphasised that the decisions in the charter should be actively applied in daily political and social life.

Earlier, members of the commission met with Dr. Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna, where he chaired the session.

Last Tuesday, the National Consensus Commission sent the final copy of the much-anticipated July National Charter , 2025 to political parties. The Charter, however, does not contain recommendations on how to implement the reform proposals, which the commission will later advise the interim government and parties on.

Following the July mass uprising, the interim government initiated reforms in various state sectors. The first phase involved six reform commissions—covering the constitution, election system, public administration, anti-corruption, police, and judiciary reform—whose proposals were discussed with political parties by the National Consensus Commission.

The commission held two phases of consultations with political parties, meeting 33 parties in the first round and 30 in the second. Between February and July, 84 reform proposals were discussed and agreed upon, forming the basis of the July National Charter.

he signing ceremony of the Charter is scheduled for Friday, 17 October, at the South Plaza of the National Parliament, where around 3,000 guests will be invited. Thirty political parties and alliances have been invited to sign the Charter.

The July National Charter is divided into three parts: the first outlines the background of the Charter, the second lists the 84 reform proposals, and the third contains a seven-point implementation pledge.