Govt wants to separate business from politics: Mainul

Law and information adviser Mainul Hosein said Friday the government wanted to separate business from politics. "We want to ensure that nobody uses politics as a device to do business. This is an integral part of this government's policy," the adviser told reporters at an Iftar party organised by the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries. Mainul made it clear that the government was taking steps against those who have specific charges. "No one is unnecessarily harassed," he added. The adviser said politics and business are mixed up in the country, which would not bring any good to the country. "Using politics as a means of business is not practised anywhere in the world. The government wants to keep politicians and businessmen in their right places," he said.