A large number of businessmen of Netrakona district carrying white flags staged a one-
kilometer ‘human chain’ in main Court Road area of the town protesting the ongoing political
violence across the country.
The human chain programme, lasted for about an hour, was addressed by leaders of different
organizations including president of Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Netrakona district
unit Abdul Wahed, vice president of the CCI Netrakona district unit Hafijur Rahman, general
secretary of district Automatic Rice Mills Owners Association HR Khan Pathan Saki, prominent
freedom fighter Muzammel Haque Bachchu and leading business men Ali Osman Siddiqui and
Nazmus Sahadad Nazu.
During the program, the business community leaders urged the two major political parties Awami
League and BNP to settle all political issues through dialogues.
They sounded a note of warning that the business community will forge a tough movement if the
frequent strike and blockade programs are not stopped.
The business leaders also called upon the politicians to reach a consensus through dialogue
immediately for ensuring a business-friendly atmosphere in the country. –BSS, Netrakona
