Dhaka, July 23 -- Professor Ali Riaz, Vice Chairman of the National Consensus Commission, announced on Tuesday that nearly three-quarters of the political parties and alliances participating in the ongoing national dialogue support the proposal that the Prime Minister should not simultaneously serve as the head of a political party.
Speaking to reporters following the 17th day of the second phase of talks held at the Foreign Service Academy, Professor Riaz stated that while a majority favoured this separation of roles, a number of parties expressed dissenting views.
These groups will be allowed to formally record their opposition through a "Note of Dissent" in the forthcoming National Charter.
He clarified that while most parties agree t...