IOJ demands expulsion of Indian envoy

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Islami Oikyo Jote formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club in the city Monday demanding withdrawal of Indian High Commissioner Pinak Ranjan Chakraborty from Bangladesh. — Focusbangla.com Photo

Over one thousand people forming a human chain Monday demanded expulsion of Indian High Commissioner Pinak Ranjan Chakraborty for violating the diplomatic norms and etiquette, reports UNB.
Under the banner of Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), the leaders announced a mass gathering on October 16 to press home their demand.
Chakraborty had recently made statements criticising Bangladesh water experts for opposing the proposed Tipaimukh Dam across the Sylhet border and calling Indian visa seekers 'touts'.
The human chain starting from south gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque extended to in front of the High Court that lasted about an hour.
IOJ Chairman Fazlul Haq Amini, Secretary General Abdul Latif Nezami and Dhaka city president Abul Kashem led the human chain and briefly spoke.
Amini said the Indian envoy had deliberately made the disgraceful remarks about the people of Bangladesh.
IOJ chief said they would launch a mass movement against the Tipaimukh Dam and Asian Highway.