Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh and Gono Forum on Sunday took part in a discussion with President Abdul Hamid on the formation of Election Commission. The tenure of the current EC will end on 14 February this year, according to the constitution. President's press secretary Joynal Abedin told UNB that Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh and Gono Forum participated in the discussion at 6pm and 7pm respectively. An eight-member delegation led by Mokabbir Khan, Executive President of Gono Forum, took part in the discussion held at the Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban. Also read: No scope now for law on EC formation: Law Minister Welcoming both parties seperately at Bangabhaban, Abdul Hamid said the aim of the talks was to seek the views of political parties on forming an acceptable election commission.