National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz today announced that the fifth clause of the “July National Charter 2025” has been amended in line with the demands of July warriors and following consultations with political parties.

“The amendment reflected the demands of the July warriors, incorporating the necessary and urgent changes,” he said while addressing the demonstrators at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban in Dhaka, according to a press release issued by the Commission.

Commission members Justice Md Emdadul Haque, Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, Dr Md Ayub Miah, and Monir Haydar, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, were present at the event.

During the announcement, Professor Riaz read out the amended text of the fifth clause, which now states: “It will ensure justice for those who were victims of disappearances, killings, and torture during the 16-year democratic struggle against Awami fascism in pre-mass uprising Bangladesh, as well as for all killings committed during the July–August 2024 mass uprising by members of the fascist Awami League and its allied law enforcement agencies.”

The clause further provides that “State honors will be conferred to the martyrs and their families, while the injured July warriors will be declared state heroes and provided with monthly allowances, medical treatment, and rehabilitation support. It will also guarantee legal indemnity, protection of fundamental rights, and security for the families of martyrs and the injured.”

Professor Riaz said the Commission would present the amended commitment to the government in a clear and specific manner, adding that there was no difference of opinion between the political parties and the Commission on the issue.

The July National Charter 2025 is set to be signed at 4:00 pm today at the South Plaza in the presence of Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

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