Dhaka, June 25 -- The National Consensus Commission began the sixth day of its second-round talks with political parties on Wednesday, aiming to reach an agreement on major state reform initiatives proposed by the interim government.

The discussion started around 11:00 am at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, with the Commission's Vice Chairman Prof Ali Riaz presiding over the session.

Wednesday's agenda includes discussions on the State's fundamental principles, a bicameral parliament (including the electoral system for the upper house), formation of a National Constitutional Council, the presidential election process, and women's representation in parliament, as per a UNB report.

Leaders from around 30 political parties, inc...