Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday identified the July National Charter as the biggest achievement of the interim government, on the basis of which the people of the country decided to implement it with a huge majority in a referendum.
“If the July Charter is implemented, the paths to the return of fascism will be closed forever. I hope it will be implemented within the stipulated time frame,” Prof Yunus said in a televised address to the nation.
Even if the interim government forgets many things, big and small, good and bad, the nation will never forget the July Charter, Prof Yunus said.
“Today, I congratulate all the political parties, social organisations, and human rights organisations who worked tirelessly to draft this charter and get it passed in the referendum,” he said.
Before his speech, National Citizen Party (NCP) signed the July National Charter, giving it compete shape on the aspects of approval of all stakeholders. Earlier, NCP remained absent from signing the instrument saying signing would be meaningless without clarity on implementation.
In the presence of the Chief Adviser, NCP Convener Nahid Islam and Member Secretary Akhter Hossain signed the charter at State Guest House Jamuna on Monday evening.
National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, Commission Member Badiul Alam Majumdar, and Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser Monir Haider were present on the occasion.
Prof Yunus sees vast economic prospects in wider regional cooperation
For the first time, Prof Yunus said, the opportunity has been created for expatriates to vote in this election.
“When a voter proudly shares his experience of voting in this election and the referendum on social media, as a citizen, I cannot contain my joy. I hope that many more expatriates will be able to participate in this process safely in the future,” he said.
“When we took office, the economy was in turmoil. The banking system had collapsed, and money laundering was rampant. We have brought structural reforms in revenue management, tax policy, currency management and financial sector,” Prof Yunus said.
He said the ‘bottomless economy’ was left for them by the previous fascist government.
“Now, while leaving, I am relieved that we have been able to deal with the situation. And I can leave the foundation of a new economy. Now the creditors will not come to chase us anymore,” Prof Yunus said.
He said the reserves are now 34 billion dollars. “This reserve is gradually increasing with the remittances of our patriotic expatriate brothers and sisters.”