Commission Proposes Amendments Reflecting Party Views: Riaz

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Dr Ali Riaz spoke at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital today.

National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz has said that the commission is not imposing any decisions but is proposing amendments based on the views and concerns of political parties.

“The commission has made several proposals because most parties have expressed objections to the National Constitutional Council,” Riaz said at the start of the 10th day of the second phase of political dialogue at the Doel Hall of the Foreign Service Academy.

Representatives from 30 political parties took part in Sunday’s discussions, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party (NCP), Gono Odhikar Parishad, Gono Sanghati Andolon, Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), Biplobi Workers Party, and Amar Bangladesh (AB) Party.

Three key issues were scheduled for discussion: expanding subordinate courts at the upazila level, declaring a state of emergency, and ensuring women’s representation in governance.

Commission members Dr Iftekharuzzaman, Dr Badiul Alam Majumder, Safar Raj Hossain, Dr Md Ayub Mia, and the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haidar were also present.

Ali Riaz noted that the commission is carefully observing political parties’ reactions to avoid misunderstandings. “That’s why we’re setting aside certain matters during the talks,” he said.

Emphasising the importance of ongoing dialogue, he added, “We are having constructive discussions with political leaders. This momentum should continue, and everyone’s cooperation is needed to complete the process efficiently.”