The closed-door meeting began at 11:30am at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Bhaban, marking the third day of dialogue between the two sides.

A four-member BNP delegation is participating in the talks, comprising Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed, BNP Chairperson's Council member Ismail Jabiullah, former general secretary of the Supreme Court Lawyers Association Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajol, and the party's former secretary Abu Md Moniruzzaman Khan.

In his opening remarks,the commission's Vice-Chair Prof Ali Riaz said they hope to conclude the preliminary phase of discussions with the BNP today."We have found some common grounds with the BNP in this first phase, and some differences as well. The issues on which there are disagreements will be discussed by the BNP with their policymakers, and we hope to hear back on those matters soon. In addition, the proposals they have put forward will also be reviewed by us," he said.

He added that preliminary discussions with other political parties are ongoing, with plans to launch the second phase of talks by mid-May.BNP leader Salahuddin also expressed hope that the discussions would be finalised today."We are at the final stage of talks regarding the Constitution Reform Commission's proposals," he said.