National consensus can be created in short time: Ali Riaz
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
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...

NCC places 120 points before political parties
NCC places 120 points before political parties

The interim government wants opinion of political parties on some 120 points, aiming at building national consensus. In the meantime, the National Consensus Commission (NCC) has issued letter to 34 political parties to clear their stance on these things. These 120 points were determined based on...

Consensus on reformations expected on time: Ali Riaz
Consensus on reformations expected on time: Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz said that his commission is determined to reach a national consensus on reformations within the stipulated timeframe. He made the remark while European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on him at the...

Commission wants to reach a consensus shortly to formulate 'National Charter’: Ali Riaz
Commission wants to reach a consensus shortly to formulate 'National Charter’: Ali Riaz

The National Consensus Commission has sent letters to 34 political parties including the 166 recommendations and full report of six reform commissions. Political parties and alliances are required to provide their opinions on these recommendations by March 13. Discussions will begin with...

‘Political parties' reform commitment paved way for polls in Dec’
‘Political parties' reform commitment paved way for polls in Dec’

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz has said national election in December this year appeared possible as political parties are committed to undertake the reform process, reports BSS. I am optimist that in major ways it (reforms) can be done. It is not impossible and I...

Constitutional reforms possible before elections: Ali Riaz
Constitutional reforms possible before elections: Ali Riaz

The head of the Constitutional Reforms Commission, Dr. Ali Riaz, has commented that it is possible to amend several aspects of the constitution before the elections. He said this at a press briefing of the Constitutional Reform Commission organized at the LD Hall of the National Parliament...

Ali Riaz urges constitutional reform to allow removal of PM
Ali Riaz urges constitutional reform to allow removal of PM

Ali Riaz, head of the Constitution Reform Commission, has underscored the need for constitutional reform, saying that currently there is no provision to remove the prime minister from his or her position. The absence of a provision to remove a prime minister in the constitution leads the...