1. Absence of July Warriors at the Signing Ceremony:

On October 17, 2025, the nation witnessed a heated debate centering around the “July Charter Signing Ceremony” held at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. The charter, proclaimed as the “Document of People’s Liberation,” was signed in the absence of the true representatives of the people—the July Warriors. This has sparked a fresh wave of questions across the political sphere: Is this charter truly of the people, or merely a product of political bargaining?

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2. July Warriors Barred by Police:

Eyewitnesses reported that, early that morning, more than a hundred July Warriors attempted to enter through the South Gate of Parliament. They carried national flags, banners inscribed with slogans such as “We Demand the July Charter Written in Blood,” and posters bearing portraits of martyrs.
However, police barricaded them from entering the venue. Within moments, tensions escalated, and baton charges ensued.
At least twenty July Warriors were injured; several were rushed to nearby hospitals by ambulance. When these scenes spread across social media, a wave of outrage swept the nation.

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3. The Baton Strikes on July’s History:

Many July Warriors expressed their fury, declaring—

> “Our blood-written history is being erased by the force of batons. The July Charter will be written in the blood of July Warriors, not tainted by the ink of political compromise.”

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4. Allegations of Political Manipulation:

It later became evident that representatives of a few political parties had signed the July Charter on the Parliament stage. Yet, the principal leaders of the July Uprising—the ones who had mobilized the masses from the streets to the squares—were conspicuously absent.
One of the uprising’s key leaders stated:

> “To sign the charter while excluding those whose sacrifices birthed it is to distort history. This is not the people’s charter; it is an attempt at political appropriation.”

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5. Controversy over Special Invitations:

Tarique Rahman and Begum Khaleda Zia were invited as special guests at the event. BNP leaders claimed that “The July Charter represents national unity.” However, grassroots activists and protest leaders viewed it as a strategic political maneuver.
An analyst remarked:

> “Perhaps this invitation signals an attempt to restructure the leadership of the July Charter. But the core question remains—where is the representation of those who gave their lives?”

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6. The People and the July Uprising Committee:

The July Warriors and leaders of the mass uprising made a clear declaration—

> “If the July Charter truly belongs to the people, its next steps must include: a national referendum, the election of a Constituent Assembly, the drafting of a new constitution, and a national election under that constitution. Without this sequence, any other electoral initiative will be rejected by the people.”

According to them, the July Charter is not just a document—it symbolizes Bangladesh’s new vision of statehood, embodying the dream of an exploitation-free, secular, and participatory democracy.

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7. The Role and Public Trust in the National Citizens’ Committee (NCP):

At this moment, the National Citizens’ Committee (NCP) holds the most critical responsibility. They have not only accepted moral accountability for recent events but have also begun transforming public aspirations into political programs.
Since the signing of the charter, NCP’s popularity has surged nationwide. In Shahbagh, Rajshahi, Khulna, Chattogram, and Barishal, thousands have gathered in citizen assemblies. A poster circulating widely on social media declares:

> “No Charter Without the July Warriors — NCP Stands with the People.”

The Convener of NCP stated:

> “We are not a propaganda wing of any political party. We are the pathfinders of the people’s dream. Our mission is a people-based constitution and a new republic.”

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8. A Political Crossroad on the Path to a New Bangladesh:

Political analysts believe that the controversy surrounding the July Charter is more than a dispute over a ceremony—it marks a historic turning point in Bangladesh’s political future.
The people now ask:

> “Those who shed their blood, who were shot on the streets, who carried the coffins of martyrs—how can a charter be legitimate without them?”

Within this very tension, a new political consciousness is emerging in Bangladesh. The people now demand accountability, justice, and participatory governance. Amidst the heat surrounding the July Charter, perhaps history is writing a new chapter—
where not ink, but blood, will determine the legitimacy of future state compacts.

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9. The July Charter Shall Guide the Nation:

Once the July Charter is signed, it is supposed to serve as the foundation for national governance. Yet, no such implementation is visible. According to its principles, the next steps should have been: a national referendum, Constituent Assembly election, drafting of a new constitution, formation of an Election Commission under that constitution, followed by national elections.
However, to sign the charter and then set it aside—while running the country or holding elections through unconstitutional means—would be perilous.