Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Saturday said not signing the National July Charter by a few political parties, including the National Citizen Party (NCP), will not have any major impact on the upcoming national election.

"As far as I know, the NCP and three to four left parties could not attend the signing ceremony. I will not say they didn't sign it. The opportunity to sign remains open," he said.

Speaking to reporters at the grave of BNP founder and late President Ziaur Rahman, Salahuddin also expressed hope that the NCP and other parties will sign the July Charter in the coming days.

Salahuddin, a BNP Standing Committee Member, said some parties have certain demands which they may discuss with the government...