Dhaka, March 20 -- The National Consensus Commission opened its dialogues with political parties, starting with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday, aiming to build a national consensus on the reform initiatives undertaken by the interim government.

The meeting with the LDP began with Vice Chairman of the consensus commission Prof Ali Riaz in the chair at the LD Hall of the parliament complex at 3:00 pm.

An eight-member delegation, led by LDP President Col (retd) Oli Ahmed, is in the meeting.

The commission will also sit with other political parties in phases.

A total of 16 political parties have so far submitted their opinions.

The 16 parties are Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Khelafat Majlish, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangl...