Dhaka, May 8 -- Ali Riaz, vice-president of the National Consensus Commission, has denoted "unity" as key to reaching the goal of creating agreement among political parties that would help establish a quintessential and accountable state for the coming generation.

Speaking at the LD Hall of the parliament complex at the start of the reform dialogue with the Bhasani Followers Council on Thursday, he reminded everyone of the "united effort" that helped overthrow the last government in the July Uprising.

"We were united in the fight against fascism, and by establishing unity in the same way, we can start the transformation of Bangladesh. If we can establish an accountable state through structural change, future generations will consider it...