In a column published by Amar Desh on August 4, 2026, Mahiuuddin Ahmed called for the full, transparent implementation of Bangladesh’s July Charter. He argued that although the July uprising ended what he described as a fascist regime, much of the centralized power structure remains intact. Ahmed said voters in the February 2026 referendum backed 84 reform proposals, and that the charter should not be selectively interpreted through the ruling party’s election manifesto.

The column identifies limits on executive power, a bicameral parliament, judicial independence and an impartial Election Commission as central commitments associated with the referendum. It also cites an Appellate Division ruling of July 9, 2026, which upheld part of a High Court decision on the Fifteenth Amendment, restoring provisions for a caretaker government system and constitutional referendums. Ahmed said the ruling did not make every referendum proposal directly binding, but renewed attention to the constitutional significance of direct public opinion.

He urged the government to publish a formal implementation list and public reform dashboard, including each proposal’s status, required legal changes and parliamentary timeline. He also called for draft constitutional amendments to be released for public comment and for disputed reforms to be considered separately. Ahmed said both government and opposition bear responsibility, while the government carries greater responsibility because it holds legislative majority.