Violence-free political progs sought after Eid

As BNP keeps on threatening to wage a movement after Eid-ul-Fitr demanding a fresh election under a neutral administration, the country's business community hopes that Khaleda Zia's alliance this time will choose a non-violent programme to keep the economy unhurt, reports UNB.
They think the time has come to realise the severe impact of political unrest on the economy and allow 'peaceful' political programmes and 'business as usual' together for the sake of unhindered growth apart from making the development achievements sustainable.
The top business leaders do not want to see any political instability and rampant vandalism for which the country's economy suffered a loss of Tk 110 billion in the last fiscal year, which is around 1.0 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP).
"Politicians can do politics, but cannot destroy the economy through destructive activities, arson attacks and killings," Kazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, president of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), told the news agency.
He said the business community wants a peaceful environment to do business smoothly to keep the development wheel moving. "Politicians do politics for the country and its wellbeing. So, it's our expectation that they won't do any destructive politics in the name of movement," said the apex trade body chief.
The FBCCI leaders also said the parties which are out of state power today might assume power in the future. "It's quite normal. So, why should you destroy the country? We want peace in the coming days."
President of Exporters' Association of Bangladesh (EAB) Abus Salam Murshedy said the last fiscal year was a volatile one and the economy witnessed bleeding due to political unrest.