BNP Holds Second Round of Talks on Reform Proposals

The BNP resumed its discussions today with the National Consensus Commission to present its views on reform proposals put forward by five key state commissions.

The meeting, held at the LD Hall of the National Parliament building, began at 11:00am, marking the second day of dialogue. The first round took place on Thursday and continued throughout the day before being adjourned.

A five-member BNP delegation, led by Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, is participating in the talks. Other members include Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Chairperson’s Adviser Md Ismail Jabihullah, Executive Committee member Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajol, and former secretary Abu Md Moniruzzaman Khan.

The session is being chaired by Professor Ali Riaz, vice-president of the National Consensus Commission. Also present are commission members Iftekharuzzaman, Justice Emdadul Haque, Badiul Alam Majumdar, Safar Raj Hossain, and Monir Haidar, special assistant to the chief adviser.

These talks are part of a broader initiative launched after the ousting of the Awami League government on August 5. Following the political transition, the interim government formed 11 commissions in two phases to implement reforms across critical state sectors.

To build national consensus around the commissions’ recommendations, the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, began formal engagement with political parties on February 15. The opening session was held at the Foreign Service Academy, with BNP among the participants.

Subsequently, the commission sought feedback from 39 political parties on reform proposals prepared by the Constitutional Reform Commission, Public Administration Reform Commission, Electoral System Reform Commission, Judicial Reform Commission, and Anti-Corruption Commission.

So far, 34 parties have submitted their responses. One-on-one meetings are now being held, with BNP currently engaged in in-depth discussions. Preliminary dialogues have already been completed with 12 parties.