Consensus among parties must for nation’s ‘rebirth’ thru fair, grand festive polls in Feb: CA Yunus
Last Updated on September 14, 2025 9:59 pm
Dhaka : Reaffirming the interim government’s commitment to ensuring a festive national election in February next, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus today (14 September) emphasised that political parties must reach a consensus without failure to make the journey towards “New Bangladesh” a success.
“We are repeatedly saying this. The upcoming election will be a moment of celebration. If we resolve the remaining issues, it will be a grand festival and a true rebirth of the nation. This is not just an election, it’s a national celebration,” he said, urging all political parties to work together to complete the remaining steps.
Yunus said the world will closely watch the method Bangladesh adopts on its path to the next national election, scheduled for February.
Highlighting the significance of this final stage, he said a chapter ends here, but the final part is the most crucial. “If we complete it properly and impartially, it will serve as a global example.”
National Consensus Commission Vice Chair Ali Riaz, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed, Jamaat leader Hamidur Rahman Azad and National Citizen Party leader Akhter Hossen also spoke at the event held at Foreign Service Academy in the capital.
Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider conducted the session, reports UNB.
Yunus said no matter how much they talk, no matter how much they argue – the solution lies here.
“The only solution to the opportunity given to us by the student-people’s uprising to start a new journey as a nation is to create a new Bangladesh through consensus,” he said.
Yunus said that when the National Consensus Commission was formed, he was not sure whether this initiative would be successful or not.
But, he mentioned, the commission members have set an ‘unprecedented example’ through long discussions and patience.
“You have done the main work; there is only a little road left. Everything depends on the last part. You should complete the rest of the road beautifully, setting an example for the world,” Yunus said, noting that there is no other option but the path of reaching consensus.
Expressing gratitude to the National Consensus Commission, he said, “You have set a unique example, there is no doubt about it. You have written a memorable chapter in history. Now we just have to finish it perfectly.”
The chief adviser said they have set up a unique example and the National Consensus Commission clicked and this is a big achievement.
Yunus expressed the hope that the election will be peaceful and festive, which will mark the beginning of a new journey for the country.
“An opportunity is given to us, make sure that we do not lose anything big by getting stuck in relatively minor issues,” he said, adding that the nation must march forward.
Yunus said they needed all these reforms so that no autocrat can reemerge and all avenues must be blocked.
“If we want to stop autocrats we need to do it jointly. There is space for disagreement. We can’t finish the task keeping differences. My earnest appeal to you all, hug each other when you will finalise the July Charter,” he said.
The chief adviser said they should enter the election process with no worry inside their minds. “We have built the highway. We will follow this path and our destination is very clear.”
He said this opportunity will not come again and there is no scope for failure. “This is the only opportunity. There is no scope to deviate from it.
Earlier on 11 September, the commission last met with political parties. Although discussions were held on implementing the July Charter, no final decision was reached.
According to the commission, the July Charter is not only a framework for political reform but also a long-term roadmap that will strengthen the foundations of democracy and good governance. Effective implementation will require full political consensus.