MOHIUDDIN ALAMGIR

The government has said it will make its own decision on Thursday if parties fail to reach an agreement on issues surrounding the implementation of constitutional reforms under the July charter by that time.

After the end of a week-long deadline set by the government, parties remained unmoved yesterday on the timing of a referendum on the reforms, an order on implementation, and the fate of the notes of dissent.

Officials said the administration will wait a few more days, but is ready to act if the deadlock continues.

Contacted for comments, Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan told The Daily Star yesterday, “We are waiting for the political parties’ decision… If we don’t get it, we will make a decision on November 13 [Thursday].”

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan echoed the stance, telling reporters at the Secretariat that the government had given parties ample time to decide.

“No decision came from them. Since they didn’t sit for discussions within the seven-day window, the government will now make a decision… it has the responsibility and the authority,” she said.

She said the government’s doors were open to all parties. “But I haven’t heard of any new invitations for dialogue. My understanding

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