Dhaka, April 27 -- Ganosamhati Andolan Chief Coordinator Zonayed Saki has expressed hope that the National Charter based on the consensus of political parties will pave the way for Bangladesh's "democratic transformation and a new political settlement".

Speaking at the LD Hall of the parliament complex on Sunday, he said public opinion should be taken during the election to resolve issues on which parties cannot reach an agreement.

The National Consensus Commission held a dialogue with a 10-strong delegation of the Gonosamhati Andolan led by Saki on Sunday as part of the series of meetings with parties to review recommendations forwarded by various reform commissions.

He said, "The foundation of unity that we created in the original Co...