Dhaka, May 26 -- As political instability simmers in Bangladesh, national dialogue is again revolving around three familiar themes: elections, reforms, and political consensus.

On the second day of consultations with political parties, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus continued his efforts to de-escalate tensions that have gripped the country since rumours that he was "contemplating resignation" surfaced last week.

Despite differing views on the election timeline, most political parties expressed support for the interim government's broader objectives, particularly national unity and institutional reform.

Yunus held back-to-back meetings with leaders from 20 political parties and organisations in two sessions on Sunday, following three rou...