Dhaka: Professor Ali Riaz, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has made a significant appeal to political parties, urging them to establish a common consensus on essential state principles. This call aims to prevent the potential resurgence of dictatorship in the country.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Professor Riaz emphasized that the primary objective of the National Consensus Commission is to draft a charter through inclusive discussions. This charter is intended to outline Bangladesh’s future trajectory, focusing only on issues where consensus is reached. His remarks came during the commencement of a dialogue with the 12-party alliance at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
The dialogue saw the participation of commission members, including Safar Raj Hossain, Dr. Badiul Alam Majumder, and Dr. Mohammad Ayub Mia. The discussion was conducted by the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant, Monir Haider. The 12-party alliance was led by Jatiya Party Chairman and alliance head, Mostafa Jamal Haider, along with notable figures such as Bangladesh LDP Chairman and spokesperson Shahadat Hossain Selim, Bangladesh Jatiya Dal Chairman Advocate Syed Ehsanul Huda, and several other prominent leaders.
Professor Riaz highlighted the importance of reaching a consensus within a specified timeframe, underscoring the need for political parties and alliances to compromise from their respective positions for state reconstruction and the establishment of a democratic order. He referred to the student-led mass uprising in July of the previous year, noting that it laid the foundation for national unity, which is crucial for the country’s advancement.
The 12-party alliance engaged in discussions with the National Consensus Commission concerning various reform recommendations made by five commissions. Commission sources revealed that the alliance agreed with 111 out of the 166 proposals, disagreed with 48, and withheld opinion on seven proposals.