Bangladesh's controversial proposed July Charter has already emerged as one of the most important constitutional and political controversies of this transition period. Why did the BNP initially agree to take an oath on the charter but subsequently back off? This appears to be at the heart of the controversy, which has generated harsh reactions from political watchers, civil society, and constitutional experts.
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