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National Charter likely by July, says Consensus Commission VP Ali Riaz
The National Consensus Commission of Bangladesh aims to finalize a National Charter by July, according to its Vice President, Professor Ali Riaz. The announcement came during the second phase of discussions with political parties, held at Doyel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on...
Key reforms see growing political unity: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz on Monday said that political parties are nearing a consensus on several key reform proposals, including the restoration of the caretaker government, introduction of a bicameral parliament and reservation of 100 seats for women in...
Unresolved reform issues to be made public for transparency
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday said the reform issues on which political parties failed to reach a consensus will also be made public to ensure transparency, reports UNB. There is a consensus among political parties on some basic issues. We will share...
Flight of 'fascist ruler' a primary democratic victory: Prof Ali Riaz
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Monday stated that the primary victory of democracy has been secured through the fleeing of the fascist ruler during the 2024 July-August uprising. The initial victory of democracy was ensured by the fleeing of the fascist ruler...
Ali Riaz calls for structural reforms to build accountable state
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz stated on Thursday that the importance of implementing structural reforms to establish a transparent and accountable state, which he believes, will pave the way for a prosperous future for the coming generations in Bangladesh. If...
Second phase of dialogue to begin soon after May 15: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz on Tuesday said the second phase of dialogue aimed at preparing a national charter will begin soon after May 15. The first phase of discussions will conclude by May 15. After that, we will be able to enter the second phase, which will...
Reform Talks: Prof Riaz urges political parties to unite with allies
National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz on Sunday urged political parties to encourage their like-minded allies to work towards a consensus over reforms by bridging differences at least on fundamental issues, reports UNB. As political forces, we have the hope, belief and trust...
Consensus Commission is no one's adversary: Ali Riaz
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Saturday said the commission formed to consider the recommendations of various reform commissions, is no ones adversary. He made this claim before sitting in a dialogue with the 12-party unity alliance at the LD Hall of the...
Success of political dialogue depends on unity of democratic forces: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Professor Ali Riaz on Tuesday said that the ongoing political dialogue in Bangladesh can only succeed if the countrys democratic forces remain united, reports UNB. Speaking during a dialogue between the Commission and the Revolutionary Workers Party at...
'July Charter will be prepared soon'
The National Consensus Commission began talks with the Ganosamhati Andolon at 10:30 am today (April 27) in the LD Hall of the Parliament Building. At the outset of the meeting, Prof. Ali Riaz, Vice-Chair of the Commission, said, The reform commission has presented a report to resolve the...
Don’t miss the reform opportunity: Ali Riaz to political parties
Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Saturday said the scope for reform that has emerged must not be missed under any circumstances, reports UNB. We are at a historic moment. We owe a debt to the brave martyrs who have created this opportunity for us. It must not...
Fascism emerged from democratic void: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz on Thursday attributed the rise of a fascist regime to the erosion of democratic values, calling for unified efforts to restore true democracy. We witnessed the lack of democracy in the governance structure of Bangladesh for the past...
Meetings being held in accordance with directions of CA: Ali Riaz
The National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz said Tuesday that meetings with political parties, including Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), are being conducted in accordance with directives from Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. Speaking ahead of a third round of talks with...
Common goal for state reform, minor differences in execution: Ali Riaz
Professor Ali Riaz, vice-chairperson of the National Consensus Commission (NCC), stated that while there is a shared goal regarding state reform, there are minor differences concerning the path to implementation. He emphasized that through dialogue, these differences can be resolved, and based...
National consensus can be created in short time: Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commission Vice President Prof Dr Ali Riaz believes that it will be possible to create a national consensus in a short time through dialogue with all political parties. He said this at a meeting between Khilafat Majlis and the National Consensus Commission at LD Hall of the...
No pressure on commission regarding election; Ali Riaz
National Consensus Commissions vice-president Dr Ali Riaz said that there is no election-related pressure on commission. We are working on what we were assigned of, he said, adding that BNP will share their views within one or two days and the commission is set to seat with NCP after the...