‘Bangladesh Charter’ unveiled: A new chapter in history, civic responsibility and national unity

Staff Correspondent

Dhaka, March 27, 2026 — The “Bangladesh Charter” was officially unveiled online worldwide at 9 pm on Independence Day. It is a civic initiative to build the future based on the present on the path to building the desired Bangladesh.

The organizers said that this charter has been adopted with the aim of connecting the country’s history and tradition, freedom struggle and the national values ​​of the state more deeply with civic life. At the inaugural ceremony, the organizers, led by the heroic freedom fighter Razzaqul Haider Chowdhury, took the oath and presented the charter as a “people’s pledge”.

The charter, which was developed through nearly 4,500 hours of discussion, dialogue, and research, was prepared by professionals, journalists, lawyers, teachers, researchers, students of different generations, and social and human rights activists. The organizers made it clear that this is not an alternative constitution. Rather, it is a moral and intellectual framework for citizens, by citizens, that will make the constitutional values ​​and the spirit of the liberation war more applicable in real life.

The eight fundamental commitments of the Citizens’ Charter:

• Recognition of the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide
• Nationalism
• Sovereignty
• Secularism
• Human rights
• Fairness
• Democracy
• Good governance

The organizers said,

“Even though the constitution exists, the practice of these values ​​is not always fully reflected in civic life. The Bangladesh Charter will fill that gap. It is not a static document, but a living process.”

The program began with the national anthem and tributes to the martyrs. Later, the charter was read out and a brief explanation of each pledge was presented. Brave freedom fighter Razzaqul Haider Chowdhury led the participants in reciting the pledge collectively.

Young people, academics, legal experts, and people from different walks of life joined online from home and abroad. Within hours of the unveiling of the charter, nearly 30,000 people had digitally signed the pledge. The event received a huge response on social media.

The organizers hope that the charter will strengthen civic awareness and responsibility, and carry the spirit of freedom from generation to generation. The organizers see it as an ongoing process, where civic participation and tangible action to uphold commitments are the key strengths.

This statement was signed by Raihan Rashid, Rabeya Shirin, Rana Meher, Jahanara Noori and others on behalf of Team Bangladesh Sanad.

See details of the Bangladesh Charter: Bangladesh Charter