Consensus Commission

Consensus Commission decides upper house to have 100 seats

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

Consensus talks: Breakthrough on EC formation

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.

Consensus commission: Talks stall over women’s seats, upper house

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.

Consensus Commission tables alternative proposals for bicameral parliament

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

Consensus commission: Fresh caretaker models on the table now

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

Consensus reached to establish permanent HC benches in divisional level: Ali Riaz

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

Yunus opens second round of talks to strengthen national unity

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

Don’t miss reform opportunity, Ali Riaz urges political parties

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

July 31, 2025
July 31, 2025

Consensus Commission decides upper house to have 100 seats

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

July 24, 2025
July 24, 2025

Consensus talks: Breakthrough on EC formation

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.

July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025

Consensus commission: Talks stall over women’s seats, upper house

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.

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

Consensus Commission tables alternative proposals for bicameral parliament

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

July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

Consensus commission: Fresh caretaker models on the table now

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

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

Consensus reached to establish permanent HC benches in divisional level: Ali Riaz

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

June 2, 2025
June 2, 2025

Yunus opens second round of talks to strengthen national unity

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

April 26, 2025
April 26, 2025

Don’t miss reform opportunity, Ali Riaz urges political parties

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