Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor to the interim government, is addressing the nation as Bangladesh awaits a decision on how the July National Charter will be implemented.

His speech on Thursday afternoon is being broadcast simultaneously on Bangladesh Television, BTV News and Bangladesh Betar.

Although the July National Charter has been signed, political parties have yet to reach a consensus on its implementation process. Several parties have taken up different positions on when the referendum on the charter will be held and how it should be implemented.

A seven-day period outlined by the interim government to the parties to resolve the dispute and reach a compromise has also passed.

Eight religious parties, includi...