Dhaka, March 17 -- The Election Commission (EC) has written to the National Consensus Commission, expressing its disagreement with some of the recommendations made by the Electoral Reform Commission.

The EC believes implementing these proposals would undermine its independence.

A letter was sent to National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz on Monday, said Akhtar Ahmed, the senior secretary of the EC Secretariat.

He said, "The letter addresses differing opinions on seven to eight of the Election System Reform Commission's recommendations."

The reform commission has suggested establishing an independent commission to delimit the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies.

The EC, however, has said such a commission is unnece...