Dhaka, May 26 -- The National Consensus Commission Vice-Chair Ali Riaz has said they will begin a second round of discussions with political parties in early June and create a National Charter within July.

Speaking at a media briefing at the Parliament Building on Monday, he said the commission is tasked with building consensus on key reforms through discussions with political parties and relevant stakeholders, and with formulating a National Charter.

He said, "We hope to create a National Charter by July through a second round of talks with political parties.

"If there is a consensus on some issues that require reform, a July Charter can be made, then the matter of its implementation process will arise.

"Since the political parties h...