Dhaka, March 15 -- National Citizen Party, or NCP, Convenor Nahid Islam has said the reform of the state will not be "sustainable" if it is not carried out through the Constituent Assembly.

After attending a roundtable discussion with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday, Nahid said: "The ground for fundamental reforms must be prepared by this government and all political parties must reach a consensus by signing the July Charter.

"Prompt implementation of the July Charter is required to implement 'our' commitment to the people on reform and its continuation."

Leaders of seven political parties attended the discussion at InterContinental Dhaka. Along with several advisors, the reform commission chiefs were...