Dhaka, July 28 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) has requested an investigation into a fire alarm incident that disrupted Monday's proceedings in its second round of talks with political parties.

The incident occurred at the Shapla Hall of the main building of the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

Following the disruption, NCC Vice-Chair Professor Ali Riaz asked the Foreign Service Academy to submit a detailed report on the incident within 24 hours.

Speaking after the lunch break, he said, "We take this matter seriously. We have submitted our request both in writing and verbally. We've been informed that a committee will be formed soon."

The fire alarm went off unexpectedly at around 12:15 pm, shortly after the dialogue...