National Consensus Commission Vice Chairman Professor Ali Riaz has announced that all major political parties have reached an agreement on reinstating the caretaker government system and redrawing parliamentary constituencies. Speaking after the eighth day of the second phase of talks held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on July 2, he stated that significant progress had been made, particularly on the issue of delimitation. Discussions also emphasized the need for immediate steps in line with the ongoing activities of the Election Commission and recommendations from the Electoral Reform Commission. The three key agenda items of the meeting were: redrawing parliamentary boundaries, reinstating the caretaker government system, and presidential pardon mechanisms. Of these, the first two have seen successful discussions. Riaz explained that following the national census, there’s now consensus on amending the constitution to ensure parliamentary boundaries are reviewed within 10 years, with a dedicated committee proposed to oversee the process. This proposal includes adding a provision under Article 119 of the Constitution. Additionally, the revised 2025 version of the 2021 Delimitation Act will guide the committee’s structure and responsibilities. Regarding immediate actions, Riaz said a specialized, skilled committee should be formed to redefine the constituencies for the 13th national election, replacing the current one to better reflect political consensus. On the caretaker government, all parties reportedly agree on its re-establishment. Discussions are ongoing about its structure, duration (between 90 to 120 days), and the method for appointing the chief advisor. Riaz expressed optimism that if this collaborative momentum continues, a consensus declaration—referred to as the “July Charter”—could be finalized within this month.