BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Saturday said his party, if voted to power, will create one crore jobs within 18 months.
He made the remarks at a discussion titled ‘Business, Trade and Economy’ at the Zila Parishad auditorium.
Speaking at the event as the chief guest, Khosru said BNP would ensure a democratic economic system so that everyone has equal opportunities to participate in economic activities.
He also criticised the government saying that they are trying to impose their opinions on the public without mandate and accused them of delaying the upcoming election process.
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Talking about the country’s trade and business situation, he said it is in a dire state, with investors unable to make new investments. “Why do you wait until February? If possible, hold the election now and free the businessmen,” he said, quoting business leaders.
Former FBCCI director and ex-president of the Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Md Lutfor Rahman presided over the event, while BNP Chairperson’s Adviser and former Rajshahi City Corporation mayor Mizanur Rahman Minu attended it as the special guest.
Leaders from the Chapainawabganj, Natore, Naogaon and Joypurhat chambers, along with the presidents of the Hili and Sonamasjid land ports’ CMFFs, also joined the programme, organised by Rajshahi Divisional Business Forum.
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