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DHAKA: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader in Parliament Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said no initiative or decision involving the Matarbari deep-sea port that compromises national interests, security or geographical sovereignty will be accepted.
In a post on his verified Facebook page on Thursday (October 29), he said the people would not accept any such decision. He also called for transparency over what was happening regarding the Matarbari deep-sea port.
Referring to various past initiatives, the Jamaat chief said Bangladesh had been offered various facilities under the names of transit and corridors in the name of serving its interests, but the country had received no tangible benefits from them.
He said Bangladesh’s sovereignty, security and interests must come first, regardless of whether the partner country is Japan, China or any other friendly nation.
Emphasising that the government is responsible for safeguarding the country’s interests and security, Shafiqur Rahman said the people would not tolerate any failure or compromise by the government on these issues.
