The coordinator of the group, Mahi B Chowdhury, who recently resigned from two executive posts of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) protesting absence of democracy within the party, yesterday announced the initiative at a tea party in a city hotel saying, "Over a hundred of us from various professions have been working on the reform [proposal]."

Before finalising the proposal, the group will share its views with the general public by visiting different districts in the country starting with Munshiganj on June 17. The group will also visit Bogra on June 20, Rajshahi on June 21 and Mymensingh on June 24.

We want to establish a merit-based political system where a new and dynamic leadership will be endorsed, Mahi B Chowdhury, son of LDP president AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, said adding, We want to see politicians at work in the parliament, not on the streets.

"We want to work toward a revolution without bloodshed," Mahi said demanding enacting of a law for curbing political activities on the streets.

Replying to a query, Mahi said that the anti Liberation War forces would not be allowed to work for his reform initiative.

He rebuffed the speculation that his initiative has been launched only to shield himself from the recent "difficult times." He also denied allegations implicating him with corruption at BTV (Bangladesh Television). "Action should be taken against me if any allegation is proven [true]," Mahi said.

He ruled out any possibility of his rejoining the BNP under the changed scenario by saying, "No.... Never and never."

Among others, Tanjida Mita, Samnun Tahar, Musa M Hasinur Rahman Henry and Mahbub Ali accompanied Mahi Chowdhury.