Vice-Chairman of National Consensus Commission Prof Ali Riaz today said the commission wants to give a clear and structured form to the aspirations that emerged from the July–August 2024 mass uprising through a national charter.

"We want to reflect the spirit of national consensus in a national charter so that every political party can play a role in realising its goals and objectives in the future," he said in a dialogue with Bangladesher Samajtantrik Dal (BSD) in the city.

Commission members Justice Md Emdadul Haque, Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar, Safar Raj Hossain, Dr Iftekharuzzaman, and Dr Md Ayub Miah and the Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Monir Haider attended the meeting.

An 11-member BSD delegation, led by its General Secretary Bazlur Rashid Firoz, attended the talks at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban's LD Hall.

Professor Riaz said political developments in Bangladesh are the result of long-standing struggles by the country's people and political forces.

"The people of this country do not want a return to fascism again and again. We want to build a state where equality prevails, citizens' rights are ensured, and differing views are respected," he added.

The initiative is rooted in the long-standing expectations of the people of Bangladesh, he said, adding, "The uprising of July–August last year not only expressed the public's deep frustrations but also articulated their long-held hopes."

Prof Riaz said the commission is working to build consensus through discussions with political parties, based on the recommendations of various reform commissions.

"This responsibility does not lie with the National Consensus Commission alone. Political parties must move forward by reflecting the people's aspirations," he added.