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Business community do not believe in militancy gossip, says Annisul
Excessive talks about 'imaginary' fear of militancy may project Bangladesh as a militant state in terms of its image, the FBCCI observed on Monday, expressing its apprehension about the nation's credibility in the outside world.
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry president, Annisul Huq, also said the businesspeople did not believe in the militancy gossip which 'would hamper the external trade, investment and remittances earning.'
'We are really concerned at the political situation when talks of militants are widespread. Nowadays we see jangis [militants] in every jungle [meaning spheres of politics],' he told a business gathering at the Federation Building which was attended by the National Board of Revenue chairman.
Annisul said some businesspeople were already denied visa or they had faced problems while travelling abroad because of the recent discussions about the alleged presence of militant elements in Bangladesh.
He obliquely referred to reported claims by the ministers, including the commerce minister, Faruk Khan, that militants involved in the carnage at Bangladesh Rifles headquarters were out to create instability to disrupt war crimes trial.
The business leader said the cancellation of visas of 50,000 Bangladeshi workers by Malaysia might have relation with the issue of militancy as being talked about at the state level.
On Sunday, a member of parliament from the Awami League-led alliance, Hasanul Haq Inu, told a press briefing at the law ministry that the issues of militancy and war crimes trial would not hamper business and investment, they would rather create a congenial atmosphere.
The FBCCI leader said there could be constructive discussions on the issue of militancy, but extensive talks on it would usher in devastating consequence for the country.
'Let there be no excessive talks which could create trouble for us and our children. We should focus more on economic issues and we have many good things to discuss and feel proud of them [as Bangladeshis],' said Annisul.
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