Unity Stalled Over Timing of Referendum
Political parties have agreed to implement the “July National Charter 2025” through a referendum, but they remain divided over its timing. The disagreement persisted until the final day of talks. The BNP wants the referendum to be held on the same day as the national parliamentary election, while Jamaat-e-Islami proposes holding the referendum in November, with the national election following in February based on the charter’s outcomes. As a result, discussions between the Consensus Commission and the political parties ended without any agreement.