BAHARAM KHAN AND SAJJAD HOSSAIN

While treasury and opposition lawmakers clash on the parliament floor over the July charter implementation order, the two sides are also holding back-channel talks outside the assembly hall to end the stalemate.

Several insiders said government and opposition representatives have met privately to seek an understanding on key contentious issues, including the ordinance to prevent enforced disappearances.

The July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order, 2025, issued by the president on November 13, 2025, outlines a framework for adopting reforms proposed in the July charter.

During the talks, the opposition warned it will step up street protests if the government fails to show visible progress or take practical steps within a reasonable timeframe, the insiders said.

The sources added that the BNP leadership is taking these signals seriously and monitoring the situation closely, but has not yet made any final decision on how to proceed. The government is, however, willing to ease its stance on the Enforced Disappearance Prevention and Redress Ordinance.

According to top BNP leaders, the timing of the standoff is critical, as the government is already grappling with several national and international challenges, including the energy crisis and the measles outbreak. They said an opposition movement at this juncture could create instability and further strain the state’s capacity.

They added that opposition parties may also use the issue during the upcoming local polls, accusing the ruling party of betraying the “spirit” of the July uprising, which could affect the BNP’s public support and influence election results.

Meanwhile, sources within the opposition said putting pressure on the BNP is part of a broader political strategy aimed at ensuring their demands are met.

While the main opposition Jamaat-e-Islami held talks with the ruling party inside parliament yesterday, its 11-party alliance A

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