Salahuddin accuses Dr Yunus of 'conflict of interest' over dual role as CA and NCC head

 
BNP's Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed believes a "conflict of interest" has emerged in Muhammad Yunus's dual role as both the head of government and chief of the National Consensus Commission.

He argued that the government's proposed steps for implementing the July National Charter diverge sharply from how it was signed, raising questions about constitutional authority, referendum timing, and parliamentary supremacy.

"There's clearly a clash of interest here," he said. "This government is responsible for implementing the July National Charter. As a political party, we are cooperating, participating in the election, and encouraging the public.

"But as the head of government and the chairman of the National Consensus Commission, the recommendations he provided to the government have gone far, I would say, from the way the July National Charter was originally signed."

Salahuddin, who led the party's engagements in the consensus talks, claimed that the issue of holding a referendum without a note of dissent had never been discussed within the commission.

He insisted that the Charter must be based on the consensus reached by political parties, to be implemented by the next elected parliament -- a principle, he argued, from which the chief advisor "cannot deviate".

Urging the interim government to act impartially, he said: "We hope the government will refrain from any steps that could sow division or disunity within the nation."

Appearing on bdnews24.com's flagship discussion programme Inside Out, Salahuddin spoke openly about the July Charter, the process of its implementation, the controversies surrounding the proposed referendum, and the current political situation, including the next parliamentary election and the BNP's coalition strategy.

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