Dhaka, Oct. 25 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) will sign the July Charter only after receiving full assurance that it will be implemented, according to the party's Member Secretary Akhter Hossen.

Speaking to reporters after the party's meeting with the National Consensus Commission on Saturday, Akhter said: "We believe signing the July Charter is nothing but a ceremonial act. That alone cannot guarantee the charter's actual implementation."

"The NCP would be keen on signing the July Charter only when its implementation is fully ensured."

Akhter said the commission had informed them that it was preparing an order for implementing the July Charter, which contains a detailed set of state reform recommendations and pledges.

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