Dhaka, July 7 -- Political parties have "reached a consensus" on expanding subordinate courts to the Upazila level to make justice more accessible to citizens, National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz has said.

On Monday, he said the parties suggested several conditions for implementing the proposal, a key recommendation among them being placing Upazilas under the jurisdiction of district judge courts.

"Political parties have agreed on expanding subordinate courts to Upazilas to ensure justice reaches citizens at the grassroots," said Riaz, following the 10th day of the second round of discussions between the commission and political parties.

"Existing circuit courts in island areas and functioning Upazila-level courts shou...