Political parties, National Consensus Commission to set Bangladesh's vision: Press Secretary

Dhaka, 15 Feb – 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.

"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.

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."