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DHAKA, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today said street movement at the present time means disrespecting the negotiation table of the National Consensus Commission. "The movement called by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and a few other political parties despite ongoing discussions is being viewed as an insult to the negotiation table," he said while speaking with journalists at his office in Banani. Amir Khasru said, "The call for a movement in support of proportional representation (PR) system (in polls) was made due to an aversion to elections. This has led to the public questioning whether Jamaat intends to destabilize the country. To occupy the political field through democratic means, one must participate in elections and secure the people's mandate." "By calling for a movement, Jamaat has shown it doesn't respect the discussions of the consensus commission and is ignoring the election. The people of the country are waiting to vote and those who conspire to disrupt the voting will lose the people's trust. For the sake of democracy, there is no alternative to the election in February, 2026," he added. Mentioning that discussions are ongoing in the National Consensus Commission, the veteran BNP leader said, "Discussions are still ongoing. Consensus has already been reached on most issues. The issues that haven't yet reached a consensus are still under discussion, and to call for a movement now means disrespecting the negotiation table." In response to a journalist's question, he answered, "There is no question of pressure. Our leaders and activists have already begun their election journey. When the public is waiting for an election, the field must be occupied through vote campaigning. The people want a peaceful environment and if anyone creates an obstacle, they will have to consider their own political future."

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DHAKA, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS) - The three-day "International Security and Safety Expo-2025" is set to begin here tomorrow, providing a platform for local manufacturers, suppliers, importers, and software and cyber security entrepreneurs to establish business links with representatives of leading international technology companies. Chief Adviser's Special Assistant on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb is expected to inaugurate the expo, organised for the first time, on Thursday morning at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. The event will continue until Saturday, said a press release. Following the inauguration, a Business-to-Business (B2B) session will be held, bringing together international technology firms with Bangladeshi manufacturers, suppliers, importers, software developers, financial institutions, and cyber security entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to bridge global innovations with domestic security technology needs, while unlocking new business avenues for emerging entrepreneurs. A key highlight of the event is the "International Occupational Safety, Health and Fire Expo (IOSHFE)", which will feature cutting-edge solutions including workplace fire-fighting systems, advanced surveillance equipment, smart monitoring tools, health and fire safety technologies, cyber security platforms, personal protective equipment (PPE), CCTV systems, and other safety-related innovations. Bangladesh Computer Samity (BCS) President Mohammad Zahirul Islam said, "Bangladesh is undergoing rapid industrialisation, infrastructure expansion, and urbanisation. Upgrading our security systems in tandem with this growth is essential. This expo creates a platform for aligning domestic needs with global solutions, enabling collaboration among top technology companies, policymakers, and experts." "In the Fourth Industrial Revolution era, technological advancement is accelerating and so are security threats. This expo will help local stakeholders adopt global technologies and prepare for future challenges in safeguarding individuals, institutions, and national assets," said Managing Director of I-Station Limited Madhu Sudan Saha. Details are available online about the International Security and Safety Expo-2025: https://shorturl.at/ierpH and the International Occupational Safety, Health and Fire Expo (IOSHFE): https://shorturl.at/mpeBn.

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TEHRAN, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Iran said Wednesday it expects European powers who triggered a snapback of UN sanctions to respond positively to its signing of a new cooperation agreement with the UN nuclear watchdog. The statement came as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prepared to speak by telephone on Wednesday with his British, French and German counterparts. "We have demonstrated that we are not averse to diplomacy and take every opportunity to safeguard the interests and benefits of the Iranian nation," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said during his weekly press conference. "It is natural to expect that Iran's positive approach and good-faith efforts will be met with similar and reciprocal action from the European parties." Last week, Iran agreed a new cooperation framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after it suspended cooperation with the UN watchdog following Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities in June. The agreement came days after the three European powers activated the "snapback" mechanism of a moribund 2015 nuclear deal to reimpose UN sanctions that have been suspended for nearly a decade. They cited what they called "significant" non-compliance by Iran. The UN sanctions are now set to come back into force next month unless Iran heeds the European governments' calls to restore cooperation with the IAEA and resume nuclear talks with the United States, suspended since June. The 2015 deal gave Iran sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear activities. President Donald Trump effectively torpedoed it during his first term in 2018, when he withdrew the United States and reimposed US sanctions.