The National Citizen Party has raised concerns over the legitimacy of the July Charter, questioning why Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Muhammad Yunus cannot issue the order himself.
Sarwar Tushar, joint convener of the NCP, stated that while his party has no objections to the timing of the referendum, the government must clarify why Yunus is unable to personally issue the order.
鈥榃e have no objection to the timing of the referendum,鈥� Tushar said. 鈥楬owever, the government needs to explain why the chief adviser cannot issue the order himself,鈥� he added.
Tushar further argued that the legitimacy of the July Charter could be compromised if signed by the president. 鈥楾he chief adviser may have ensured its legality, but questions remain about its legitimacy. Moreover, doubts persist about how much legitimacy it will retain in the future,鈥� he added.
Earlier in the day, chief adviser Yunus addressed the nation, announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.
On the same day, Bangladesh president Md Shahabuddin issued an order for the implementation of the July National Charter, outlining the questions to be included in the referendum.
