Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The government on Monday urged the anti-fascist political parties to reach an agreement through discussions within a week on disputed issues such as the implementation of the July Charter and the proposed referendum.

"Regarding the timing of the referendum - when it will be held and what its subject will be - as well as the steps to be taken in response to the notes of dissent in the July Charter, the meeting expressed the view that a final decision should be made urgently in line with the proposals made by the Consensus Commission," said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul.

Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Council of Advisers at the Chief Adviser's Office, he said, "The meeting called upon the long-time allied political p...