Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The National Citizen Party (NCP) has criticised the government's call for political parties to hold a dialogue on implementing the July National Charter and the referendum.

Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain made the comments during a press briefing at the party's office in Banglamotor on Monday, after the Advisory Council's call for dialogue earlier in the afternoon.

He described the call for dialogue as "a step to thwart reforms", saying it came "despite having a mandate" to implement the changes.

Akhtar said, "A consensus has been reached by the political parties in the Consensus Commission, and recommendations have been presented to the government.

"Even then, an order to implement the July Charter has not been issue...