Dhaka, Nov. 3 -- The government on Monday urged the anti-fascist political parties to reach an agreement through discussions within a week on disputed issues such as the implementation of the July Charter and the proposed referendum.

"Regarding the timing of the referendum - when it will be held and what its subject will be - as well as the steps to be taken in response to the notes of dissent in the July Charter, the meeting expressed the view that a final decision should be made urgently in line with the proposals made by the Consensus Commission," said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul.

EC orders preparations for National Charter referendum

Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Council of Advisers at the Chief Adviser's Office, he said, "...