National Consensus Commission

Salauddin Ahmed, standing committee member of the BNP, briefed reporters after yesterday's meeting with the National Consensus Commission. Photo: Focus Bangla
Politics

Political parties express dissatisfaction over Consensus Commission discussions

An initial proposal to limit the PM to two terms (10 years total) initially received consensus from all parties, but later, three parties voiced opposition

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Consensus on PM's term likely in next meeting: Ali Riaz

The NCC meeting began at 11:30 am on Sunday (22 June) at the Foreign Service Academy. Photo: UNB
Politics

Consensus Commission session begins with prime minister's term on agenda

Four months of dialogue, 50 sessions, consensus reached only on two reform proposals
Politics

Four months of dialogue, 50 sessions, consensus reached only on two reform proposals

Vice-Chair of the National Consensus Commission Ali Riaz briefing reporters on 19 June. Photo: Screengrab
Politics

Most parties agree upon amending presidential election process, BNP for existing method

Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher talks to reporters in Dhaka on 18 June 2025. File Photo: Focus Bangla
Politics

Most parties back limiting PM’s consecutive terms: Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

All parties agree on amending presidential election clause: Ali Riaz

Members of National Consensus Commission during a dialogue with political parties on 19 June 2025. Photo: UNB
Politics

Most parties back Electoral College for presidential election

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Consensus expected today on presidential election process: Ali Riaz

Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher talks to reporters in Dhaka on 18 June 2025. File Photo: Focus Bangla
Politics

Local govt elections must be held under caretaker govt: Jamaat nayeb-e-ameer

The National Consensus Commission resumed its Wednesday’s session under the second phase of dialogue with the country’s political parties. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

State principles, PM’s tenure on agenda for today's Consensus Commission meeting

Political parties join talks on the second day of the second round of the National Consensus Commission today (18 June). Photo: Focus Bangla
Bangladesh

Constitutional Council, president election dominate talks, no consensus reached

A file photo of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir speaking at a programme. Photo: BSS
Politics

Fakhrul slams Jamaat for skipping yesterday's consensus meeting