Published: 12:07 AM, 18 July 2026
Jamaat warns of street movement if…
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar on Friday called upon the government to convene a session of the proposed Constitution Reform Council in parliament, warning that failure to implement constitutional reforms could lead to a street movement.
He came up with the warning responding to questions from reporters after attending a party members' (Rukon) conference at the Narsingdi Shishu Academy auditorium.
Porwar said, "If BNP wants to avoid driving the country towards conflict, it should convene the Constitution Reform Council session in Parliament, take the oath and implement the constitutional reforms in line with the July Charter by accepting the verdict of the referendum that provided its legal basis."
"If that is not done, we will have no option but to take to the streets," he added.
Referring to the implementation of the July Charter, he said the current political crisis could be resolved through constitutional reforms based on the outcome of the referendum.
He alleged that the former Awami League government committed widespread atrocities during the July-August movement, including killings and other acts of violence, and said those responsible must face justice.
"The wounds inflicted during that period have not yet healed. Those who committed these crimes must be tried and punished," Porwar said.
