Dhaka, June 17 -- National Consensus Commission Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz has called on political parties to extend their cooperation to finalise the National Charter within the coming month.

During his opening remarks at the commission's second round of meetings with political parties on Tuesday, he said the panel is determined to prepare the charter by July.

"We are grateful to the political parties who are cooperating and have been doing so during this time. If this process continues, we believe it will be possible to achieve our intended goal."

Ali Riaz said the Consensus Commission is trying to reach an agreement on key issues, if not on everything.

"We reiterate-full consensus may not be possible on every matter, but for the greate...