Dhaka, July 15 -- National Consensus Commission Vice-Chair Prof Ali Riaz on Tuesday said a referendum would be required in the future if any government intends to amend the caretaker government system once it is reincorporated in the constitution.

"There is no disagreement among political parties over the restoration of the caretaker government system. That's why the provision for a referendum has been proposed for any future changes to this system," he said at a press briefing.

The briefing was held in the afternoon to raise the outcomes of the 14th day of the second phase of reform talks with political parties at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka.

Prof Riaz expressed the hope that a consensus would be achieved over the appointment...