Dhaka, April 22 -- BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed expects that the discussion on the reform proposals will reach a "broader agreement" based on a national consensus.

He expressed the hope at the start of the party's third round of talks with the National Consensus Commission on Tuesday.

The BNP leader, who is leading a four-member delegation, said: "We are not going very fast as it is a matter involving the state, the republic and the Constitution.

"We will be able to create a broader consensus from the decisions based on the national consensus, which will play a great role in national life. As such, we are talking about the reports in detail though it takes a little more time."

The BNP is meeting with the consensus co...