Dhaka, July 21 -- round reform talks between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and the political parties began on Monday morning to discuss several constitutional issues.

The discussion began at around 11:15am at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital with Commission Vice Chair Prof Ali Riaz presiding.

Several key reform issues, including the fundamental principles of the State and the Prime Minister holding multiple posts, are scheduled for discussions in the 16th session of the second-round dialogue.

Some 30 political parties are taking part in the talks to present their respective positions on the proposed reforms.

The Consensus Commission aims to finalise a unified stance on key reform proposals by July 31 after completi...