Dhaka, May 26 -- Political parties in Bangladesh have broadly reached a consensus on all recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission, according to Ali Riaz, vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission.

He also said no party has opposed the reintroduction of the caretaker government system, as the first phase of talks concluded with 33 out of 38 political parties and alliances sharing their views.

Speaking at a press conference at LD Hall of the parliament complex on Monday, Riaz said the reform process now depends on the government, while the political parties will decide the roadmap.

Although parties agreed on many issues, no consensus has yet been reached on several key constitutional matters, including...