Quoting Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, his Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that the interim government has entered its second phase with the start of the National Consensus Commission's meeting with political parties to discuss the future direction of the country.
Speaking to reporters outside the Foreign Service Academy during the Asr prayer break on Saturday, he said, “Today is a historic day as the meeting of political parties with the National Consensus Committee has begun.”
He said around 100 politicians from 26 parties and alliances attended the meeting, with all invitees present.
During the meeting, the Chief Adviser said that the first phase of the government concluded after six months, and the second phase has now started. The government is working towards building a Bangladesh that enjoys the support of the international community, major global nations, the people of the country and even the full backing of the United Nations, the press secretary said.
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