BSS-34 Politics to be faced with politics: Tofail

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Politics to be faced with politics: Tofail

DHAKA, Oct 25, 2018 (BSS) – Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed today said politician devoid of ideological base have no rooms to realize demands.

“Politics would be faced with politics, . . . election would not wait for anyone,” he said.

The minister told newsmen after inaugurating a three-day BAPA FoodPro International Expo-2018 in city’s Bangabandhu International Convention Centre (BICC) as chief guest, said a press release.

Reiterating that the next national election would be held on time as per the constitution of the country, Tofail hoped BNP would take part in the election under the government of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the sake of their existence.

“They (BNP) have to face tough situation if try to resist the election repeating the arson attacks and killings,” he added.

Bangladesh Agro Processors’ Association (BAPA) and Extreme Exhibition and Event Solution Ltd are jointly organizing the 6th editions of the expo where a total of 188 organizations from 15 countries are taking part.

Trade expansion between domestic and international organizations and introduction of modern technologies for local organizations are the main goals of the fair, said the organizers.

The expo will remain open for all from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Currently, BAPA consists of 479 members who are exporting to 144 nations worldwide, with an export value of $ 500 million. They are expecting to rise above $1 billion by the year 2021.

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