National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossain. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Nov 4, 2025 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhter Hossain today said that political forces resisting the ongoing reform process will be answerable to both the people and history, stressing that Bangladesh's future hinges on the successful implementation of the July Charter.

"Just as the Awami League bore responsibility for the failures after 1972, those who now oppose reform will also have to bear the burden of history," he said.

Akhter made these remarks while addressing a discussion on "The Inevitable Consequences of Post-Liberation State-Building Failures: November 1975" at the party's central office at Banglamotor in the capital.

Akhter called for a united political commitment to rebuild the state on democratic and constitutional foundations. 

"If we truly wish to rebuild Bangladesh, we must rise above partisan rivalries and join hands for reform. This is not about any single party-it's about the future of the Republic," he said.

He described the July Charter as "a blueprint for national renewal" and said its effective implementation depends on transparent legislation, a credible referendum, and empowering the next parliament to institutionalize constitutional changes. 

"Only through these steps can we fulfill the democratic aspirations that inspired the Liberation War," he noted.

Criticizing the 1972 Constitution, Akhter said it centralized power in one individual and stifled collective governance. 

"For five decades, Bangladesh has been governed by a system that restricts freedom of thought and representative voice. Article 70 alone silenced the parliament and turned politics into a monopoly of party command," he said.

He added that the 2024 uprising was not merely about regime change but about creating a new democratic order. 

"The people of Bangladesh will vote 'yes' for reform in the coming referendum. Their sacrifices were for a system that ensures accountability, justice, and participation," he said.

Akhter reaffirmed that the NCP's central mission is to strengthen national institutions, safeguard judicial independence, ensure media freedom, and transform Bangladesh's muscle-based politics into one grounded in policy and principle. 

"We can no longer afford to repeat the failures of 1972 and 1990. This time, reform must be completed," he concluded.

He also expressed gratitude to NCP leaders and activists across the country for their tireless efforts following the party's official registration with the Election Commission. 

"Many doubted whether NCP would ever be registered or whether the people were truly with us," he said, adding, "But we have proved that the people of Bangladesh stand with the National Citizen Party. With their support, NCP will perform a miracle in the upcoming election, Inshallah." 

Among others, NCP Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari and senior central leaders were present at the discussion.