On Saturday, October 5, Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is set to resume discussions with major political parties. This follows two prior rounds of talks with these parties, aimed at addressing important national issues.

Shafiqul Alam, the press secretary for the Chief Adviser, announced this decision during a news briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka on Wednesday evening. He mentioned that invitations will be extended to key political parties to participate in the discussions.

The upcoming talks will primarily focus on updates regarding the progress of the reform commissions and will also address the current law and order situation in the country. Shafiqul Alam noted that these discussions will provide political parties with insights into the advancements made by six reform commissions that have recently commenced their work.

Additionally, he indicated that this ongoing dialogue aims to foster communication between the Chief Adviser and the political entities involved. Since the formation of the interim government on August 8, two rounds of meetings have already taken place with political parties, and this new phase of discussions will continue that process.

Shafiqul Alam emphasized that the establishment of a commission to oversee political discussions is not a prerequisite for the meetings. The reform commissions have already started their operations, and efforts are being made to secure office space for them. Currently, the government is seeking consent from potential members of these commissions.

When asked about which political parties would be invited, he stated that the decision lies with the Chief Adviser, indicating that the advisory board would make the final call. He confirmed that invitations would be sent to the major political parties in the country to ensure their participation in these crucial discussions.

This renewed engagement is expected to play a vital role in addressing the political landscape of Bangladesh, particularly in light of the ongoing reforms and the need for collaborative dialogue among the country’s political factions.