Meeting began at 6:25pm

The National Consensus Commission will resume talks next week, beginning with consultations with experts, to decide how to implement the July National Charter and ensure its legal enforceability.

The 100-member upper house will be formed based on proportional representation

In a significant development, political parties have unanimously agreed on a proposal on forming the Election Commission through a five-member search panel, a move described as a “turning point” in the national dialogue.

The National Consensus Commission proposed establishing an upper house comprising elected representatives from each district and city corporation, and suggested abolishing the current system of reserved seats for women in parliament.

One proposal puts forth PR for the upper house, while another suggests district, city-based polls

The National Consensus Commission, BNP, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have each proposed separate methods for appointing the chief adviser to caretaker government.

Broad agreement among parties regarding decentralisation of the judiciary, he said

'Beautiful July Charter' would be unveiled following discussions, he says

He made the remarks while delivering his introductory speech at the talks with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami