Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- The National Consensus Commission has concluded its eight-and-a-half-month mission to bring parties together around a package of state-reform recommendations.

Over that period, the commission convened multiple rounds of discussions in a bid to forge common ground, earning praise from some quarters and accusations of bias from others.

The Consensus Commission concluded its journey on Friday, alongside politicians of various ideologies, by submitting a set of proposals for the implementation of the National July Charter.

Analysts believe that some of the commission's recommendations, submitted to Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, have not only sparked a dream of harmony in the nation but also instilled a fear of division.

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