The constitution should be amended to strengthen democracy, establish people's rights and eliminate corruption from all sectors, they said.

They also suggested forming a national constitutional reform committee to make recommendations regarding constitutional amendments, which will have to be passed in next parliament.

The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) organised the seminar on 'Policy Debates on Reforms' at Spectra Convention Centre in the city.

CGS Chairman Prof Ataur Rahman said experts write constitution and it can be changed for the interest of the people.

The constitution needs amendment to maintain balance of power between the president and the prime minister, he said.

Former ambassador Waliur Rahman said the country could be run well under the existing constitution if honest people remain at the helm.

Former BNP lawmaker Rustam Ali Farazi said politicians have successes and failures, but the rate of failure is higher than that of success.

He suggested forming a supreme council to make proposals regarding constitutional amendments.

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal leader Shirin Akhtar said constitution can be amended for the welfare of the people.

Former Awami League lawmaker KM Jahangir, Communist Party leader Muzahidul Islam Selim, Dr Mustafizur Rahman, Zillur Rahman and Noor-e-Alam Siddique also spoke.