Dhaka, July 30 -- The National Consensus Commission (NCC) on Wednesday started its 22nd session of second-round dialogues with political parties to reach decisions on several important reform issues, including the President's authority and responsibilities.

The session began at 2:55pm at the Foreign Service Academy with NCC vice chair Prof Ali Riaz in the chair.

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

Several important reform issues, including the President's responsibility and authority, women's representation in parliament, and expansion of basic rights of the nationals, are being discussed in the 22nd session of the second-round dialogue.

Political parties...