Protect bidi industry

Kushtia Bidi Sramik Sangram Parishad has staged a demonstration calling for protecting the bidi industry from the aggression of multinational companies and to reduce tariffs on bidis in the next budget, says a press release.

About 1,000 workers participated in the demonstration held in front of Kushtia Public Library around 11:00 am on Sunday to press home their demand.

After the demonstration, the leaders of the organisation submitted a memorandum to the chairman of the National Board of Revenue through the Kushtia chamber of commerce.

Nazim Uddin, vice-president of Bangladesh Bidi Sramik Federation, presided over the demonstration while M Azgar Ali, general secretary of Kushtia District Awami League, attended it as the chief guest.