SAJJAD HOSSAIN

The BNP has finalised its draft declaration of the July uprising. It is currently discussing the draft with allies and like-minded parties for their feedback to ensure broader acceptance.

The party would interact with the advisers of the concerned ministries later and the declaration would take a final shape after reaching a greater consensus, BNP standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed told The Daily Star.

The draft was made as per the discussion in a meeting held with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and other political parties on January 16, he said.

“I believe the declaration should bear signatures of all parties concerned, as it carries political and historical significance. The process is ongoing, and we, all stakeholders, need to have patience,” he added.

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