Dhaka: Proposal to keep accounts open online. Debate over transparency in party finances has intensified in political circles. The main political parties issued statements and held press conferences throughout the day setting out their positions.

Political analysts believe narrowing differences through dialogue is now the biggest challenge. Without mutual trust, they say, key reform proposals will be hard to implement.

Representatives of election observer groups said all sides must act responsibly to keep the environment participatory and peaceful. They also stressed the media's role in raising voter awareness.

Meanwhile, a section of civil society presented its recommendations on transparency in party finances at a roundtable today. Speakers called for greater transparency, the right to information and more public participation at the local level.