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Consensus Commission Starts Dialogue with Political Parties
The National Consensus Commission began its discussions with political parties on Thursday, starting with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), as part of efforts to build national consensus on reform initiatives proposed by the interim government.
The meeting, chaired by Vice Chairman Prof. Ali Riaz, took place at the LD Hall in the parliament complex at 3:00 pm, with an eight-member delegation from the LDP, led by President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed.
The commission plans to meet with other political parties in stages. To date, 16 political parties have submitted their feedback on the proposed reforms. These include LDP, Khelafat Majlish, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh, Zaker Party, Bhasani Onusari Parishad, Nationalist Democratic Movement (NDM), Amjanatar Dal, Rashtra Sanskar Andolon, Bangladesh Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Jasad), Bangladesh Labour Party, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), Nagorik Oikya, Jatiya Ganofront, Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
The commission has stated that it plans to meet with four more political parties before Eid. Additionally, 14 other parties have requested more time to submit their full opinions, and the commission is in contact with the remaining nine.
Established on February 15, 2025, under the leadership of Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus, the commission is focusing on recommendations from five key reform commissions—constitutional reform, public administration, electoral system, judiciary, and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
The commission had previously sent a spreadsheet of proposed recommendations to 38 political parties, urging them to provide feedback by March 13.