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Mazhar said it is unfortunate that the Hindus of the country are being labelled as agents of Delhi just for demanding their fundamental rights. “Is this fair? The people have not yet freed themselves from this habit of labeling others,” he said.

In the final segment, Nasiruddin Patwary, convener of Nagorik Committee, its member secretary Akhtar Hossain, spokesperson Samanta Shermeen, and chief organiser Sarjis Alam also spoke.

Responding to a question regarding proportional representation in elections, Patwary said they have proposed a hybrid electoral system.

“It can be implemented experimentally in a certain number of constituencies, perhaps 100 or slightly more. This can be tested in the next election through discussions with all parties,” he said.

Sarjis said both the Nagorik Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement will hold councils at regular intervals, where representatives will be elected through direct voting by council members.

In response to a question as to why the party is not expanding, Sarjis said, “We already have committees covering half of Bangladesh’s administrative regions. By February, we will reach every thana and upazila. A new party will officially be launched within this month.”

Akhtar Hossain said they would finalise the party’s name, symbol, and core principles through nationwide consultations by late February.

The session was moderated by the committee’s joint convener Ariful Islam Adib.