Bangladesh's Interim Government Sets One-Week Deadline for Political Parties to Resolve Reform Charter Disagreements

Nov 03, 2025 07:01 pm CST

Bangladesh's interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has issued a one-week ultimatum to political parties to resolve their disagreements over a critical democratic reform charter. Following Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024, the "July Charter" has become central to Bangladesh's political transition, proposing term limits for prime ministers and expanded presidential powers ahead of elections expected in February 2026. Despite key parties signing the document, disagreements persist over referendum timing and content, threatening the reform process.