Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP) and Khilafat Majlis reached an eight-point consensus including demands for Awami League to face trial over genocide allegations and have its registration suspended.
This agreement emerged from bi-party dialogue held On Sunday, April 20, at Khilafat Majlis headquarters at Capital's Purana Paltan, where leaders from both political parties convened to discuss shared objectives.
Khilafat Majlis Secretary General Dr Ahmad Abdul Quader presented written statement detailing demands whilst NCP Convener Nahid Islam fielded questions from journalists during media briefing.
"Constitutional recognition must be given to martyrs of July 2024 uprising," stated Dr Quader, emphasising first of their eight demands. Nearly 300 individuals lost their lives during last year's mass protests, according to independent monitoring groups.
Second demand focuses on medical treatment and rehabilitation for injured protesters and their families, with estimates suggesting over 3,000 people sustained injuries during confrontations.
Political agreement calls for complete ban on Awami League activities, maintenance of national unity reminiscent of July uprising, and swift justice for those responsible for multiple incidents including Shapla Chattar massacre, BDR killings at Pilkhana, and numerous enforced disappearances over past 15 years.
Consensus additionally demands withdrawal of "false cases" against Islamic scholars and political activists, with rights groups documenting approximately 4 thousand and 5 hundred such cases filed during previous government's tenure.
Economic concerns feature prominently, with calls to reverse recent BDT 14 per litre increase in soybean oil prices and 33% hike on new gas connections for industrial sector, measures affecting millions of consumers and hundreds of businesses nationwide.
Final point addresses international issues, demanding UN action against Israeli operations in Gaza and calling for repeal of Indian Muslim Waqf Amendment Bill, which consensus describes as enabling "looting of Muslim properties and destruction of religious sites in India."
Meeting included prominent attendance from both parties, with NCP delegation featuring Convener Nahid Islam, Member Secretary Akhter Hossen, Senior Joint Convener Ariful Islam Adeeb, and Joint Conveners Dr Atak Mujahid and Ashraf Uddin Mahdi.
Khilafat Majlis representation included Secretary General Dr Ahmad Abdul Quader, Naib-e-Ameer Sakhawat Hossain, several professors, and organisational secretaries responsible for various portfolios.
Political analysts note this agreement represents significant consolidation of opposition forces, potentially reshaping Bangladesh's political landscape following last year's dramatic governmental transition.
