Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday told the National Consensus Commission to expedite the reform initiatives with the goal of holding the national election between December and June 2026.

Yunus, also chairman of the commission, made the call during a meeting with the commission's Vice-Chairman Prof Ali Riaz and member Badiul Alam Majumdar at his official residence, Jamuna, in the afternoon.

Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser (Consensus Building) Monir Haider was also present, said Chief Adviser's Press Wing in a release.

During the meeting, Prof Ali Riaz and Badiul Alam Majumdar apprised Yunus of the progress of the commission's activities.

They informed him that separate discussions with political parties were ongoing about the recommendations of various reform commissions.

As of yesterday, discussions with eight parties have been completed.

A meeting with the BNP is scheduled for Thursday, they told the chief adviser.

They further said that various programmes have been undertaken to assess public opinion on reforms and raise awareness on the matter.