Dhaka, May 27 -- Political parties are nearing a consensus on several key reform proposals, including the restoration of the caretaker government, introduction of a bicameral parliament and reservation of 100 seats for women in Parliament.

Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz on Monday revealed the Commission's progress in building consensus over the state reform initiatives at a press briefing at the LD Hall of the Jatiya Sangsad Complex here.

"There is no disagreement among the political parties over restoration of the caretaker government," he said.

Prof Ali Riaz said most of the political parties opined for not to keep 'pluralism' alongside 'equity, human dignity, social justice and democracy' as the bas...