Dhaka, July 16 -- Though development has been achieved regarding the constitutional amendment issue in the reform dialogue, there is still disagreement over the formation of the Upper House of a prospective bicameral parliament, said Salahuddin Ahmed, Standing Committee member of BNP. "Most political parties are in principle supporting the formation of a bicameral parliament. But, disagreements remain regarding the formation process, powers and functions of the upper house," he said at a press briefing after the 14th day of the second-round of reform talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

In line with BNP's 31-point reform agenda, Salahuddin said his party prop...