Consensus Commission Engages in Talks with Nagorik Oikya

The National Consensus Commission continued its efforts to build political unity on reform initiatives by holding talks today with Nagorik Oikya. The meeting is part of a broader dialogue process aimed at reaching agreement on proposals put forward by key reform commissions.

Present at the meeting were Vice-Chairman Professor Ali Riaz, commission members Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar, Safar Raj Hossain, and Monir Haidar, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, according to an official statement. Nagorik Oikya was represented by a six-member delegation led by General Secretary Shahidullah Kaiser.

Professor Riaz emphasized that while differing views among political parties are expected, consensus must be achieved on fundamental issues to move forward. He stressed that mere discussions are not sufficient; dialogue and agreement—both among allies and rivals—are essential to establishing a national charter.

The commission has circulated key recommendations from the Constitutional Reform Commission, Public Administration Reform Commission, Electoral Reform Commission, Judiciary Reform Commission, and Anti-Corruption Commission to 39 political parties in a spreadsheet format. So far, 35 parties have submitted their responses.

The National Consensus Commission began formal consultations on March 20 and has completed the initial phase of talks with 25 political parties, including Nagorik Oikya.