Dhaka, April 8 -- The Election Commission will conduct the next parliamentary polls in line with the July Charter, incorporating the views of political parties and the public, according to Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission.

Speaking at the LD Hall of the parliament complex on Tuesday, he said that, for the first time since the Liberation War, an inclusive approach had been adopted to drive state reforms.

"It was possible due to the struggle of the country's people and the political parties," he said.

The commission, led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, began its work on Feb 15. It aims to hold discussions with political parties and forces to build a national consensus, and review recommendations from the othe...