The National Consensus Commission is set to begin its dialogues with political parties, starting with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday, aiming to build a national consensus on the reform initiatives undertaken by the interim government. The meeting with the LDP is scheduled for 3:00 pm on Thursday, according to a press release. The commission will later announce the schedule for talks with other political parties in phases. Meanwhile, two more political parties – Jatiya Ganofront and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) – submitted their views on the reform recommendations to the National Consensus Commission on Tuesday. With the two parties, a total of 15 political parties have so far submitted their opinions, but major political parties, including BNP and Jamaat, are yet to send theirs. Political parties, National Consensus Commission to set Bangladesh's vision: Press Secretary The 15 parties are Liberal Democratic Party (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-Bangladesh Jasad, Bangladesh Labour Party, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), Nagorik Oikya, Jatiya Ganofront and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD). Besides, 14 more political parties sought a few more days to place their complete opinions. The Consensus Commission is again contacting the remaining nine parties. The commission, spearheaded by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, started its work on February 15, 2025. The commission identified the crucial recommendations made in the reports of five reform commissions – the constitution reform commission, the public administration reform commission, the electoral system reform commission, the judiciary reform commission and the ACC reform commission – to seek opinions from the political parties. BNP, Jamaat, others start meeting with National Consensus Commission Later, the commission sent a set of recommendations in a spreadsheet format to 38 political parties asking them to send their specific opinions on the important reform recommendations by March 13

Thirteen political parties have so far submitted their opinions over the reform recommendations to the National Consensus Commission, but major political parties, including BNP and Jamaat, are yet to send theirs. The consensus commission on Monday disclosed the names of the 13 political parties. The 13 parties are Liberal Democratic Party (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-Bangladesh Jasad, Bangladesh Labour Party, Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) and Nagorik Oikya. Among them, Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party) and Nagorik Oikya submitted their opinions on Monday, said a press release. Reforms to make Bangladesh one of the perfect democracies in world, says Guterres before departing Dhaka Besides, 16 more political parties sought a few more days to place their complete opinions. The Consensus Commission is again contacting the remaining nine parties. The commission, spearheaded by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, started its work on February 15, 2025. The commission identified the crucial recommendations made in the reports of five reform commissions – the constitution reform commission, the public administration reform commission, the electoral system reform commission, the judiciary reform commission and the ACC reform commission – to seek opinions from the political parties. Reforms won't work without change in political culture: Amir Khasru Later, the commission sent a set of recommendations in a spreadsheet format to 38 political parties asking them to send their specific opinions on the important reform recommendations by March 13.

The interim government has entered its second phase with the start of the National Consensus Commission's meeting with political parties to discuss the future direction of the country, said Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. Speaking to reporters outside the Foreign Service Academy during the Asr prayer break on Saturday, he said, “Today is a historic day as the meeting of political parties with the National Consensus Committee has begun.” He said around 100 politicians from 26 parties and alliances attended the meeting, with all invitees present. Political parties, National Consensus Commission to set Bangladesh's vision: Press Secretary During the meeting, the Chief Adviser said that the first phase of the government concluded after six months, and the second phase has now started. The government is working towards building a Bangladesh that enjoys the support of the international community, major global nations, the people of the country and even the full backing of the United Nations, Shafiqul Alam said. The Chief Adviser also highlighted the findings of the UN Human Rights Commission’s report on the July mass uprising, which revealed the horrific killings that occurred and identified those responsible. The report, he stated, also exposed the human rights violations that took place at that time. “The second journey of the government has begun today through this meeting and it will be decided through this meeting what kind of Bangladesh we want in the future,” the Press Secretary said. Earlier, major political parties, including the BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, had begun their meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday. BNP, Jamaat, others start meeting with National Consensus Commission The meeting began at 3 pm at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital. This was the first meeting between political parties and the commission. Delegations from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, LDP, Jatiya Party (Kazi Jafar), Nagorik Oikya, Islami Andolan, Khilafat Majlish, GanoSanghati Andolan, Gono Odhhikar Parishad, and Jatiya Nagorik Committee participated in the meeting.

CA’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said that today’s meeting between political parties and the National Consensus Commission of the interim government will determine the future vision for Bangladesh. Speaking at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, Shafiqul Alam described the meeting as an "historic day." He explained that the session with political parties marks the beginning of important discussions on shaping the country's future. He said that this was a preparatory meeting and that 26 political parties and alliances, comprising nearly 100 politicians, were participating under the leadership of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus. BNP, Jamaat, others start meeting with National Consensus Commission "We have invited all the parties, and they have all participated. The BNP is being led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and Jamaat-e-Islami's Deputy Amir, Dr. Abdullah Mohammad Taher, is also present," Alam said. The Press Secretary said Dr Yunus remarked that the first phase of the interim government’s tenure, covering the first six months, has concluded. "Today marks the start of the second phase of this dialogue. There is support for the Bangladesh we aim to build," Alam said. "Major countries have voiced their support…'We stand with you in your efforts, he added. Consensus Building Commission: Chief Adviser to address first meeting with political parties Saturday The press secretary also mentioned that the United Nations also fully supports the process. "The UN's Human Rights Commission report has shed light on the horrific killings that occurred here, revealing who gave the orders and how the rights of the people were violated. The entire world, including the people of Bangladesh, stands behind the vision of a new Bangladesh that we are working to build."

Major political parties, including BNP and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, started a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday. The meeting began at 3pm at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, said BNP media cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan.  This is the first meeting between the political parties and the commission. Delegations from BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, LDP, Jatiya Party (Kazi Jafar), Nagorik Oikya, Islami Andolan, Khilafat Majlish, GanoSanghati Andolan, Gono Odhhikar Parishad and Jatiya Nagorik Committee participated in the meeting. BNP looking forward to fruitful first meeting with Consensus Commission Among them, a six-member BNP delegation, led by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, attended the meeting. Besides, a five-member Jamaat delegation, led by its secretary general Mia Golam Parwar, joined the meeting.  On February 12, a seven-member 'National Consensus Mission' was formed under the leadership of the Chief Advisor. Earlier, on February 10, a three-member BNP delegation, headed by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus. Following the meeting, Fakhrul said the chief adviser informed them that his government is working to organise the next general election by December this year. BNP’s Rizvi fears for the future of centrist politics The BNP leader expressed the hope that the government will present a roadmap to hold the election by December, as per the expectations of both the party and the public. When asked about the timeline for the government’s announcement of the roadmap, Fakhrul replied that it would be determined by the government. “They will likely say something about it by February 15,” he added.