Further talks on reform implementation likely: Ali Riaz

National Consensus Commission (NCC) Vice Chair Prof Ali Riaz has said that the commission will sit with political parties again if needed for the implementation of reforms.

"We believe that the areas where you have reached consensus will allow you to chart a path for implementation. In that process, the NCC will act as a catalyst—both formally and informally," he said during the penultimate day of the second-round dialogue with political parties on this afternoon (31 july) at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.

He also said, political parties must take the lead in implementing the July Charter.

"The primary and fundamental responsibility for implementing the July Charter lies with political leaders," he said adding, "If needed in the future, the commission will sit with all political parties again to discuss the implementation process in a more concrete manner."

Ali Riaz also informed that the NCC had already shared summaries of recommendations from six different commissions with the participating parties.

"In the initial discussions, consensus has been reached on many issues. A list of those agreed-upon points has also been provided," he said.