After long and extensive discussions, the ‘July National Accord 2025’ has finally been signed as a commitment to implementing initiatives for state reform. The signing ceremony took place on Friday, October 17, at 5 PM in the South Plaza of the National Parliament building. Leaders from 25 political parties involved in the consensus commission, along with the chief advisor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and members of the National Consensus Commission, signed the historic document.
Following the signing, Dr. Yunus remarked, “We have made the impossible possible, and this agreement will stand as an example to the world.”
However, since its release, the accord has sparked widespread debate and criticism across the country. Many have raised questions on social media about the absence of religious values in the document. Some have even pointed out that the accord, despite being from a predominantly Muslim country, does not include even the phrase “Bismillah.”
Responding to these concerns on his verified YouTube channel on Saturday, October 18, renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmadullah said, “Many important truths have been overlooked in the July Accord. The crucial role of madrasa students, devout believers, those who have faith in the hereafter, and religious values that inspired the movement were very clear, yet none of these were acknowledged in the document.”
He added, “The long-standing injustice and oppression faced by religious communities was a driving force behind the July movement. This significant aspect was completely ignored in the accord. Moreover, the tendency to distance religion from public life in a Muslim-majority country is unfortunately reflected in this accord, which is deeply regrettable.”
Sheikh Ahmadullah acknowledged that despite its flaws and shortcomings, the creation of an official document like the July Accord was necessary and has been accomplished. However, he lamented that opportunities to correct these issues were ignored, resulting in the gradual weakening of the true spirit of the July movement. He expressed hope that those involved would take these messages seriously and work towards improvement.
