He also demanded that wealth accounts of all be revealed.

"White papers on corruption of around 2,100 former ministers, technocrat ministers and lawmakers of the last seven parliaments have to be published. Then it will be clear who is corrupt and who is not," Hamid told reporters at his residence in the capital.

Rejecting allegations of corruption against politicians in general, he said, "Some politicians may be corrupt, but not all. Politicians might have made some mistakes, but not all of them are dishonest."

Hamid also rejected army chief Gen Moeen U Ahmed's view that the constitution should be reviewed. He said the present constitution is "capable enough" to ensure accountability and effective governance.

"Our mindset and attitude will have to be changed, not the constitution," he said, adding, "It will bring no good even if the constitution is reviewed without changing our mindset and attitude."

On reforms in the AL, Hamid said no one should hold the posts of president and general secretary for more than two consecutive terms and this provision should take effect following the next council of the party.

Hamid, who is against excluding party chief Sheikh Hasina in the name of reforms, demanded immediate lifting of the ban on indoor politics to carry out necessary reforms. He also said the parliament must be made functional to stop destructive activities in the streets in the name of movements.

Hamid denied any possibility of holding talks between the two former prime ministers--Khaleda Zia and Sheikh Hasina. He said Hasina's stance over the matter is more rigid.

"Even if she [Hasina] does not go to power or opposition in future or quits politics, she will never shake hands with Khaleda Zia, as they [the BNP] are solely responsible for the current state of the country," he added.

Describing reform proposals by senior AL leaders Abdur Razzak, Tofail Ahmed and Suranjit Sengupta as their personal initiatives, Hamid said the party's Central Working Committee is the platform for placing any reform proposal as per party constitution, so it would be good if the proposals are placed before it.

He said Suranjit's proposals for going back to the constitution of 1972 and resting the executive power with the president are contradictory.

Any reform proposal reflecting national interests will be acceptable but the reform decisions will have to be taken at the national council, Hamid said, adding that the council will also decide if a person aged over 60 will be in any party post.

Hamid denied any split in the Awami League over reform issues.

On AL General Secretary Abdul Jalil's seeking mercy from the government, he said it will not be right to talk over a detainee's letter.

On the caretaker government's activities, he said although questions have arisen over some activities of the government, he supports its anti-corruption and anti-terrorism drives.

Hamid said the present government will have to continue with these drives without any motive in a transparent and neutral manner. "But ultimately, it is the people of the country who will justify the activities of the government," he added.