Dhaka, July 14 -- Though a bicameral parliament is crucial to represent the diversity of society, political parties are yet to reach consensus on how the upper house should be formed, Vice-Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz has said.

The commission, however, made two proposals in this regard, and some proposals have also been made in discussions with political parties. These proposals need further discussion, he stated.

Prof Ali Riaz made these remarks on Monday while briefing journalists after the 13th day of the second phase of the discussions between the political parties and the commission at the Foreign Service Academy in the city.

However, everyone agreed on permanently allocating 100 seats for women in t...