Dhaka, May 29 -- Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, has emphasised that any amendment to the Constitution must reflect the views and aspirations of the people.

Speaking at a roundtable discussion in Dhaka on Thursday, he said the commission is working to build national consensus on a series of fundamental reforms.

"There has been agreement on some issues," Riaz noted. "Further discussions with political parties will continue, and we hope to finalise a Citizen Charter by July."

He explained that the National Charter aims to safeguard citizens' rights, ensure a balance of power, and strengthen state institutions. "Our goal is to establish an agreement between political parties and the public so that political p...