Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- The interim government has entered its second phase with the start of the National Consensus Commission's meeting with political parties to discuss the future direction of the country, said Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam.

Speaking to reporters outside the Foreign Service Academy during the Asr prayer break on Saturday, he said, "Today is a historic day as the meeting of political parties with the National Consensus Committee has begun."

He said around 100 politicians from 26 parties and alliances attended the meeting, with all invitees present.

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