Month: August 2021

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How to Reduce Air Pollution in Bangladesh

Air pollution is caused by an increased amount of gases and dust other than oxygen in the air. All the animals on earth take in oxygen and emit carbon dioxide during respiration. On the other hand, tress absorbs carbon dioxide and release oxygen. However, trees are declining in the world due to constant population growth and the indiscriminate destruction of green trees. So, we don’t have enough trees that can absorb all the emitted CO2. As a result, the level of CO2 in the air is increasing, and so is air pollution. There are some other reasons too.

Bangladesh is on the top of the list of the countries that have the worst air quality in 2020. So, it becomes highly important to work on reducing the air pollution in the country. What are the ways to bring the fresh air back? Let’s see.

Reasons behind the Air Pollution in Bangladesh

Vehicles, industry, population growth, and urbanization are some of the top causes of air pollution. Further, there are some other reasons too, many of which are beyond human control. But, most of the air pollution is caused by human beings in Bangladesh. The Ministry of Environment has identified 20 causes for air pollution in Bangladesh.

The main reasons are, Brickfields, road construction, reconstruction and repair, construction and digging of service companies, major development projects (expressways Metrorail), Construction of various installations including multi-storied buildings at government and private level, commercial extraction and collection of sand along roads or highways, transportation of sand, soil, cement, and other construction materials in trucks or lorries in open condition.

Adding to these, piles of household and municipal waste on the road and incineration of waste, removal of dirt from drains and dumping on the road, scattering of dust while cleaning the road with the broom uncovered areas along various roads, dirt, and dust of broken parts between sidewalks and road islands.

Further, Harmful emissions from unfit transport, mud on the wheels of various vehicles, burning of garbage of various educational institutions and government colonies, dumping of garbage and dust from various markets, shopping malls, and commercial buildings, dust in polluted areas of Dhaka city, use of sulfur-containing diesel and finally lack of public awareness.

Impact of Air Pollution in Bangladesh

According to the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO), “at least 200,000 people in Bangladesh could die as a result of respiratory diseases and long-term exposure to high concentrations of contaminated air.”

People in urban areas, especially children are facing the harmful effects of air pollution. According to 2020 study, 49% of the children who went to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment from November to February had respiratory problems. Though dust and pollution usually increased in the air of the capital, air pollution-related problems have become common.

In addition to shortness of breath, air pollution can cause stomach problems, lung problems, skin problems, asthma or allergy problems, eye and nose problems, infection, pregnancy problems, and even cancer. However, in the case of children, this pollution has a very serious effect which they may have to carry for the rest of their life.

Ways to Reduce Air Pollution

The environment of Bangladesh is getting worse day by day. The most valuable element of the environment is air, without which we cannot even think of surviving. And this element is much more damaged due to our unconsciousness. We are all knowingly engaging in activities that increase the amount of air pollution.

The Bangladesh government has already implemented some steps to control air pollution. Such as the government has banned the two-stroke three-wheeled baby taxis. The government has already worked on making the eco-friendly bricks culture. Bangladesh government has announced that, by 2025, the use of environmentally friendly bricks will be increased by 100%.

Besides these, there are some more steps to follow.

Ban on Older Vehicles

At present, air pollution has become severe in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, and other cities. Black smoke, dust, etc., from vehicles and factories, are responsible for air pollution. Expired cars, in particular, emit so much black smoke that it has been identified as one of the causes of air pollution. The black smoke emitted from these is basically uncut carbon which is emitted in the form of small particles. Many environmentalists have mentioned the presence of lead particles in the air of Dhaka.

Focus on Afforestation

Due to the current urbanization as well as deforestation, the amount of oxygen in the air is decreasing at a huge rate. As a result, the number of pollutants in the air is increasing. To reduce the available carbon dioxide in the air, afforestation is the only solution. Urban areas need more trees to plant.

Adequate tree planting should be done along river banks, roadsides, various government places, and gardens should be set up in front of government and private buildings. Besides these, as a citizen, we should also do our part by planting trees wherever we can.

Unplanned Garbage Management

At present more than one crore people live in Dhaka city. This huge population is also a cause of air pollution. Urban people tend to throw the garbage anywhere, and the government also doesn’t have any proper management to control garbage and wastages. This wastage spreads a bad smell in the rotting air and creates air pollution. So, the proper authority should take care of this issue to make the air fresh.

Monitoring

To prevent air pollution, the Department of Environment should conduct regular mobile courts and conduct activities on the basis of a specific plan to alleviate the suffering of the people and ensure regular monitoring.

Raising Public Awareness

Sources of air pollution must be stopped, and public awareness needs to be increased to stop all sources of air pollution. Individuals and organizations responsible for air pollution should be brought under punishment.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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’Aastha’: Journalist Mizan Malik’s new song tributes the youth

In tribute to the young generation to boost their morale amid the pandemic, Mizan Malik, a renowned journalist, poet, and lyricist, has penned a new song titled ‘Aastha’ which was released on August 23, 2021, on his official YouTube channel.

Close-Up One famed singers Putul and Vashon sing the song ‘Aastha’, tuned and composed by Zahid Bashar Pankaj.

The song, ‘Aastha’, got released at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic has afflicted the entire world and the youth are going through a critical phase due to the prolonged closure of the educational institutions. Many have abandoned the reading table in favour of their smartphones.

Time is passing in a state of trauma, as the young generation does not know when life will return to normal.

In such a reality, lyricist Mizan Malik wrote the ‘Aastha’, suggesting the youth not to give up and not to abandon their innate positive spirit.

“Our new generation is spending idle and hopeless moments without having entertainment during the deserted time as if dust has accumulated on their dreams,” Mizan Malik stated of the song. “Basically, I wrote the song to stimulate their morale.”

Expressing her joy about the song, singer Putul said, “I feel good after a long time singing a song that has a different dimension. He has written the song with passion and care, and we are expecting everybody would enjoy the song.”

Last year, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Mizan Malik wrote several inspirational songs, including ‘Kheya’, ‘Prarthana’, ‘Bangladesh’, ‘Aradhana’, and ‘Matobad’, to name a few.

Over the last 15 years, Mizan Malik has created a name for himself by creating songs for prominent singers including Andrew Kishore, Rabi Chowdhury, folk singer and Member of Parliament Momtaz Begum, Biplob, Sumon Rahat, Fakir Shahabuddin, Sohel Mehedi, Khaled Munna, and Pritam.

A well-known journalist in the country for his award-winning investigative journalistic works, Mizan Malik is currently serving as the Deputy Editor of Amader Shomoy and President of Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh-CRAB.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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S Africa offers business opportunities in multiple areas: Entrepreneurs

Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in Pretoria, South Africa have said mining industry is the biggest sector in South Africa and the Bangladeshi investors can explore this area apart from opportunity in real estate business and RMG sector.

They said it is easy to prepare business documents in South Africa making it easier to initiate business in the country.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen joined an exchanges of opinion session with Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in Pretoria recently.

The Bangladeshi entrepreneurs informed that according to the law of South Africa anyone including foreign nationals can purchase land there following legal procedures.

So, there exists opportunity for Bangladeshi investors to buy and develop land in South Africa.

They suggested that real estate business in South Africa could also be explored by Bangladesh investors.

The Bangladeshi entrepreneurs heartily welcomed the Foreign Minister and expressed their profuse compliments for his interest in developing the trade and business opportunities for the Bangladeshi businessmen and entrepreneurs, who are living in South Africa.

During the discussion session, the Bangladeshi entrepreneurs identified that South Africa is the business hub for Southern African countries.

They informed that the neighbouring countries of South Africa do not have sea ports and import from or through South Africa.

Bangladeshi entrepreneurs opined that Bangladeshi garments manufacturers therefore should consider exporting their products to South Africa.

They also informed that the South African farmers produce fruits, vegetables, poultry and dairy products in their vast land and some lands are being left by the producers.

Bangladeshi investors can consider purchasing such land and invest in agro- based industries like fruits and vegetables production and processing, they said.

The Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and businessmen also expressed view that by following the required banking procedures, Bangladesh expatriates would be able to keep money in their own accounts.

They also advised that branches of Bangladeshi banks can be opened in South Africa with full operational capacity.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Fakhrul wants stronger alliance to ‘oust’ Al govt

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday urged all the opposition parties and professionals to forge a stronger alliance to oust the current ‘fascist’ government through a strong movement.

“A monstrous force in the country is destroying everything we have. It has created a fascist state in the true sense with its main goal to establish a one-party system of government,” he said.

Speaking at a discussion, the BNP leader said all must get united under an alliance to give the future generation a truly independent, sovereign and democratic Bangladesh. “We’ve no choice but to take to the streets. All, not only the BNP and the opposition parties, have to join it.”

Fakhrul said the people of all professions, including civil society members, university teachers, and journalists, are being subjected to repression by the government. “So, everyone has to take to the streets under an alliance.”

Shato Nagorik Committee arranged the programme at the Jatiya Press Club in memory of late former Vice-Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University Prof Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman who died of Coronavirus on August 20.

Fakhrul alleged that the leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League along with police attacked the activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on Dhaka University in the morning without any provocation.

“They (JCD) activists went to the university campus to peacefully hold a rally demanding the release of one of their colleagues. But the Chhatra League cadres, along with the police, brutally attacked and tortured them,” he said.

Fakhrul said police swooped on the leaders and activists of BNP’s Dhaka north and south units a few days back as they went to party founder Ziaur Rahman’s grave to pay homage to him. “They (police) fired around 189 rounds of bullets, injuring our 72 leaders including Aman Ullah Aman and Aminul Haque.”

He said the government has been trying to suppress its opponents and dissidents by restoring to repressive acts. “Awami League has become an anti-state force. I call upon all to raise their voices against it.”

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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BB to banks: Do not directly deposit customers’ payments to e-commerce firms’ accounts

Bangladesh Bank has instructed banks not to deposit customer’s payments directly to digital commerce companies’ accounts.

A circular issued on Sunday by the Payment Systems Department of the central bank said that it is being observed some digital commerce firms are receiving payments from customers against goods and services and depositing the money directly to their own accounts.

This is being done in a bid to avert the Bangladesh government’s “Digital Commerce Operation Directives-2021” and also the directives issued by Bangladesh Bank’s PSD circular in this regard, it added.

In such a situation, the circular said, the instructions are that no advance payment against goods or services are allowed to be directly deposited to the accounts of digital commerce companies or any accounts belonging to any persons involved in the companies.

Secondly, the banks will allow operation of bank accounts of the digital commerce companies after ensuring the due diligence through checking the profile of the transactions, analyzing their characteristics and considering the overall risk in the transactions.

Banking industry sources said such instructions came against the backdrop of fraudulence by some digital commerce companies, known as E-commerce firms. Some of these firms had their operations suspended by the Commerce Ministry following allegations raised by consumers.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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New Zealand’s Ajaz confident of adapting to local conditions well

Ahead of the five-match T20I series New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel on Sunday said they are confident of adapting to the conditions of Bangladesh.

The series will take off on September 1 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh are yet to win a match against the Blackcaps even though they played 10 T20Is.

“It’s a different condition from what we get at home. It’s bringing different sorts of challenges as well,” Ajaz said through a video message sent to the media on Sunday.

“It was a great net session today. We have got an idea about what we would get next. We didn’t have much expectation from the net session. We just wanted to have an idea, and prepare ourselves according to that,” Ajaz added.

In their last tour to Bangladesh, New Zealand had won only one match— a T20I. They were battered by the Bangladeshi spin attack. Ajaz said as a spinner, he is also excited to get the chance to play in Bangladesh.

“A friendly condition always excites every bowler. But we have a good batting line-up who plays spin well. We now are playing in their condition. They beat some big teams here. So we are not taking them lightly. We have to make sure that we play our best cricket. And at the same time who have to hone our skillset well so that we can perform well on the match days,” Ajaz said.

“We, the spinners, have discussed ourselves about the wickets here and how we should step up. We have been talking to Thilan Samaraweera (batting consultant of New Zealand) as well. He is experienced, he knows the sub-continent better than us. We are trying to know from him how they would bat. We have to understand these and play accordingly against them,” he added.

This series could be a great chance for the New Zealand team to prepare themselves ahead of the T20 World Cup taking place later this year in Oman and UAE. But they did not include any player in this series from their World Cup squad. Still, Ajaz believes a good show in this series could earn him more chances in future in white-ball cricket campaigns.

“I’m so excited to be able to play (white-ball cricket). It’s a great opportunity for me to play white-ball cricket, and we have so many matches to play in this format. Keeping that in mind, I’m eager to grab the chance. I’m not taking too much pressure that I have to do something crazy. I would love to stick to my basic skills and do what I can do better,” he said.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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PM inaugurates work on Cox’s Bazar Airport’s runway upgradation

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday unveiled the foundation stone of the runway extension project of Cox’s Bazar Airport, aiming to enable it to offer a longer range of domestic and international passenger services.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the construction work on the maritime runway, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, virtually from her official residence Ganobhaban.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (Caab) has taken the Tk 1,568.86 crore project to construct the country’s longest runway by extending the existing 9,000-foot runway by another 1,700 on the Bay of Bengal by reclaiming land from the sea.

Upon completion of the US$ 185 million project, all types of large aircraft will be able to take off and land on the maritime runway.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) signed a deal with the Chinese joint venture of Changjiang Yichang Waterway Engineering Bureau (CYWEB) and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) on February 9, 2021 to implement the crucial project.

Though the deadline to complete the construction of the project is May 10, 2024, steps have been taken to complete it by the end of 2023.

With the implementation of the project, the existing 9,000ft runway will be extended by 1,700 ft towards the Maheshkhali Channel.

On completion, the new 10,700-foot runway will allow much larger and wide-bodied aircraft like Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 747-400 to use the airport, paving the way for the smooth operation of international flights.

The government in 2019 took the initiative to expand the runway to upgrade it to international standards and offer foreign holidaymakers the hassle-free trips to the world’s longest unbroken sea beach.

The runway extension will be built by filling some parts of the sea on the Maheshkhali channel.

At first geo tubes will be placed under the sea bed and then water will be removed through dredging. Later, the excavation process and sand filling activities will start.

Then, the excavated area will be layered with sand, followed by concrete blocks being placed. The next phase would be the sand layer layout for the runway.

Then, the excavated area will be layered with sand, followed by concrete blocks being placed. The next phase would be the sand layer layout for the runway.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Govt to provide training to 10,000 top executives to boost IT sector

The government is going to provide training to 10,000 top executives, including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) known as CXOs, and mid-level managers of IT companies under Advanced Certification for Management Professionals (ACMP) 4.0 training programme within next five years, officials said.

“Backed by the success of the similar ACMP 4.0 training programme held previously the government is going to organize training for the CXOs and mid-level managers of IT companies to build their capacity to flourish their respective companies,” said senior secretary of ICT Division N M Zeaul Alam.

He said the government will continue to provide support to such training to boost the country’s IT sector and help achieve its $5 billion target of ICT export by 2025.

The experts of Institute of Business Administration (IBA) will provide 120 hours of training to the CEOs and managers who played a vital role in making healthy growth of IT companies, he added.

The ACMP 4.0 programme was introduced at Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of Dhaka University in 2017 in collaboration with LICT Project to boost the country’s IT sector. A total of 950 CXOs and managers have so far been given training under the ACMP 4.0 training programme.

LICT Project Director Tarique M Barkatullah said keeping the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution in mind, the government has been providing support to IBA to continue ACMP 4.O course for enhancing efficiency of the CXOs and managers for increasing business and earning of their companies.

He said the training programme will provide a pragmatic approach towards transformational leadership in a dynamic, rapidly changing, interconnected and complex business environment influenced by digital disruptions and opportunities.

IT-ITES Policy Adviser of LICT Project Sami Ahmed said upon completion of the programme, the participants are expected to be better equipped to lead crafting and implementing strategies for growth acceleration of their businesses in the age of digital transformation. “Without enhancing managerial skills, a company could not flourish,” he added.

This extensive training programme consists of exclusive modules including communication 4.0, technology 4.0, supply chain 4.0, business analytics, marketing 4.0, Human Resource Management 4.0. The trainees will also get training on crafting and executing strategies, innovation, business model and entrepreneurial journey, scale up and growth acceleration strategy for IT/ITeS SMEs, strategy masterclass.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Barishal Clash: Hearing on bail plea of 12 accused on Sept 2

Hearing on bail pleas of 12 Awami League men arrested in two cases filed over attacking Barisla Upazila Nirbahi Officer’s residence will be held on September 2.

Senior Metropolitan Magistrate Anisur Rahman announced the date on Sunday after receiving the bail petitions, said advocate Talukdar Md younus, lawyer of the defendants.

Earlier on August 25, nine accused were granted bail in the cases filed by the UNO and police.

On August 18, Ansar members clashed with a crowd of city corporation workers and AL, BCL activists when they stormed into the UNO’s residence at Sadar Upazila Complex in Barishal in a dispute over removing banners from Upazila Parishad premises.

Five people suffered bullet wounds during the clash. Of them two AL men lost their eye sights later.

Upazila Nirbahi officer Munibur Rahman of Barisal Sadar Upazila and Assistant sub-inspector of police Shahjalal Mallick filed two cases accusing 602 people including Mayor Serniabat Sadiq Abdullah of obstruction to government work and attempt to murder.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Farmers Bank Scam: 7 accused claim innocence

Seven of the 11 accused in a case filed over embezzling Tk four crore from Farmers Bank (current Padma Bank) defended them as innocent and hoped for justice Sunday.

The seven defendants are- Mahbubul Haque Chisty, former audit committee chairman of Farmers Bank, former managing director of the bank AKM Shamim, first Vice President Shwapan Kumar Rat, VP Md Lutful Haque, former SEVP Gazi Salahudiin, Md Shahjahan and Niranjan Chandra Saha.

The arrestees presented their self defense before Dhaka Special Judge Court-4 justice Sheikh Nazmul Alam and also wished to submit written statements.

The court ordered to submit the written statements on September 6.

Earlier on Tuesday the defense lawyers questioned the investigation officer of the case Benazir Ahmed, director of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).

So far, the court has recorded statements of 21 witnesses in this case.

On July 10, 2019, the ACC filed the case accusing the former chief justice SK Sinha and 10 others of accumulating illegal wealth and laundering Tk 4 crore.

On September 25, 2019, the anti-graft body summoned five officials of the Farmers Bank Ltd for interrogation over the deposit of Tk 4 crore in SK Sinha’s account with the Supreme Court branch of Sonali Bank Ltd.

On December 10, 2019, the investigation officer of the case filed a chargesheet against the 11 accused.

On August 13, 2020, a court framed charges against the 11 including SK Sinha.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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ENG vs. IND 2021:England Clinch Their First Win in ICC Test championship

England registered their first victory in the ICC Test Championship (2021-2023 cycle) after beating India by an innings and 76 runs in the third Test of 5-match series on Saturday (August 28) at the Headingley, Leeds. With this thrashing victory, England also tied the series at 1-1. England dominated over India from the beginning of the match and this momentum continued till the very end. Captain Joe Root once again displayed his absolute class in the contest with a dominating century in England’s first innings. The third match report of the ENG vs. IND 2021 series is discussed in this article.

Third Test Match Report of ENG vs. IND 2021 Series

England were anxious to win the third match of the series after losing the second Test by 151 runs against India.

England’s bowlers had to shoulder the bulk of the responsibility to put Indian batters on the back foot. Thankfully, they were able to accomplish it by bowling with incredible consistency. Anderson, Robinson, and Overton all targeted the off corridor in an attempt to force Indian batters to play shots. The English bowlers executed their tactics well, bowling India out for only 78 runs in the first innings.

Only two batters, Rohit Sharma (19) and Ajinkya Rahane (18), reached double figures. James Anderson (3), Craig Overton (3), Ollie Robinson (2), and Sam Curran (2) did an excellent job with the ball For England.

After the English pacers’ excellent bowling, the local supporters were anticipating some strong batting displays from the English batsmen. The English top order did not disappoint the home crowd, scoring 350 runs for the loss of only four wickets before the Indian pacers made a dramatic comeback in the afternoon session of day two.

English skipper Joe Root was brilliant with the bat. He played a 121-run knock in 165 balls. Rory Burns (61), Haseeb Hamid (68), and Dawid Malan (70) contributed as well. After taking a big 354-run first-innings lead, England were finally bowled out for 432 in the first session of day 3.

England had total control of the match at that point, and the English team management hoped to wrap up the series before the end of day-3. However, India finished the day with 215/2 runs on board thanks to Rohit Sharma (59), Cheteshwar Pujara (91), and skipper Virat Kohli’s (55) resilience with the bat.

Though things changed drastically at the start of the first session of day-4, when India lost their last eight wickets in only 19.3 overs, allowing England to bowl India out for 278 runs in the second innings. India suffered an innings defeat as a result of this unexpected collapse.

Ollie Robinson took 5 wickets in the second innings for England, and he was named player of the match for his total of 7 wickets in the match.

England gained 12 Test championship points as a result of the victory. England have now climbed to the top of the ICC Test Championship points table with 14 points. India are currently in second place with 14 points, ahead of Pakistan (12) and the West Indies (12).

The following two matches in the ENG vs. IND 2021 Test series are also crucial for both sides in terms of the ICC Test rankings. India are presently ranked second (119 points), only 7 points behind the table-topper New Zealand. On the other hand, England are in fourth place (107 points), just one point behind third-placed Australia. Both teams have a strong chance to rise up the ICC team rankings if they win the remaining matches in the series.

Verdict

The ENG vs. IND 2021 Test series is now evenly balanced after each team claiming a victory. India’s captain Virat Kohli hasn’t hit an international century in 54 innings. He must stand up in the next two matches for the sake of India. While English captain Joe Root has been in scintillating form this year. His batting made the difference in the third Test, and he will be the main man for the remainder of the series. The fourth match of the series will begin on September 2 at the Oval in London. The match will be vital in order to keep a strong position in the series. Whoever wins the fourth Test will have an edge going into the fifth match.

Source: United News of Bangladesh

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Dr Kamal seeks a united movement to ‘oust’ current govt

Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday said the current government must be ‘ousted’ through a united movement to save people from ‘misrule’ and ‘autocracy’.

“We’re the victims of misrule and dictatorship. We must be freed from it. We can’t allow the country to be run like this. We must bring change through a movement by uniting people,” he said.

The Gonoforum chief said the Awami League government has ‘stolen’ and ‘siphoned off’ huge money by indulging in widespread corruption. “They amassed huge wealth. We’ll have to remove this regime.”

Gonoforum President Dr Kamal Hossain on Sunday said the current government must be ‘ousted’ through a united movement to save people from ‘misrule’ and ‘autocracy’.

“We’re the victims of misrule and dictatorship. We must be freed from it. We can’t allow the country to be run like this. We must bring change through a movement by uniting people,” he said.

The Gonoforum chief said the Awami League government has ‘stolen’ and ‘siphoned off’ huge money by indulging in widespread corruption. “They amassed huge wealth. We’ll have to remove this regime.”

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Dr Kamal made the remarks while speaking at a discussion at the Jatiya Press Club, marking the 28th founding anniversary of Gonoforum.

He said there has been unity among people, but opposition parties need to reinforce it to form a government with public mandate. “We must come forward to save the country with the power of people. We need to start it now as a huge time has already elapsed.”

Dr Kamal said people can now understand that they have to be united to get rid of repression and misrule. “We unitedly resisted the Pakistanis. I believe that if we now use that unity, we can make the impossible possible. We’ll unite people for the movement by going from house to house and from field to field.”

The Gonoforum President, however, said their party does not want any violent movement. “We’ve to wage a movement for unity and build the country.”

He said the country can be freed from corruption and plundering by empowering people and establishing a pro-people government. “We must establish a functional democracy where parliament will be constituted with people’s representatives. People want us to save the country. We have a bright future ahead of us.”

Dr Kamal said they want to use all the resources of the country for the development of the nation by using people as the Bengali nation has immense power of production.

Source: United News of Bangladesh