Chairman of the coordination committee of the party Mustafa Mohsin Montu said that the Gano forum is in favor of free and fair national elections as soon as possible after the reform of the state.

He gave this information to reporters after a meeting with the chief adviser on Saturday (October 19) afternoon.

Constitution, judiciary, law and order Chairman of the coordination committee Mustafa Mohsin Montu said that Kamal Hossain spoke. He said, I emphasized on the situation in the market. The syndicate must be broken.

He said that the fallen dictatorship and their foreign agents are in the process of destroying Bangladesh, we all have to work together nationally to save it.

Mustafa Mohsin Montu said that the Gano forum wants free and fair elections and everyone must agree to move the country forward. This government is the people's government. In the interest of protecting this government, i.e. in the interest of protecting ourselves, we have to hold fair elections in the future.

He said, we will give full support to the government. He (Chief Adviser) will seek our assistance in any matter. We will suggest what we understand. The chief adviser told us that the door is open to the public.

Crores of money that have been smuggled should be brought back. The country's economy is in crisis. Everyone has to work together to overcome it. It is not a party mentality, but national consensus should be advanced.

Mustafa Mohsin Montu said that the election has been discussed and said that a free and fair election commission should be made, for this there is a need to do a search committee or something, there is a need to appoint good people. So that there is no problem like in the past.

On the question whether the roadmap has been discussed - Mustafa Mohsin Montu said, we have not mentioned any date. Said the reforms are over to give early elections. But if reforms are not completed, everything will be the same, I am Ram before the election, I am Ravana after the election. I don't want that kind of election commission. I want a commission for free and fair elections.

On the question whether he has proposed to amend the constitution, he said, I will discuss it in two days and give it in written form. Eight days have been canceled, there was no discussion about it, Mustafa Mohsin Montu said in response, no day should be kept except the National Day.

Stating that the dialogue has been fruitful, Member Secretary of the Gano Forum Coordinating Committee, Mizanur Rahman said, "In the meeting, I have given suggestions on several issues including election system, increase and control of commodity prices, restoration of law and order and reform of the Independent Election Commission. Mizanur Rahman said that the government accepted it as positive. Mizanur Rahman said that the written proposal regarding the commission formed by the government will be submitted to the chief advisor's office within a few days.

At 3:30 in the afternoon, the chief advisor of the interim government. Dr. Yunus was invited to participate in the dialogue. A delegation of 9 members led by Dr. Kamal Hossain entered the Jamuna.

Other members of the delegation are - Chairman of the Coordinating Committee of the Gano Forum Mostafa Mohsin Montu, Co-Chairman SM Altaf Hossain, Subrat Chowdhury, Member Secretary Mizanur Rahman, Member AKM Jaglul Haider Afrik, Mohiuddin Abdul Quader, Moshtaq Ahmed and Suraiya Begum.

Dhaka: Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director DR. Iftekharuzzaman, Head of Reform Committee on Anti-Corruption Commission(ACC) said, many of those who think they are victorious in the movement of the students do not even have the thought of state reform in their agenda. They still have an agenda to perpetuate discrimination in various ways.

He said this while speaking as the guest of honor at a consultation meeting titled 'Civil Society: Past, Present and Future' at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan in the capital on Saturday (October 19).

Commenting that the way intelligence agencies have been used by the Awami League government is unprecedented in the world, he said that she (Sheikh Hasina) has harassed the intelligence agencies by targeting private organizations working on anti-corruption and humanity, including TIB.

Dr. Iftekharuzzaman said, as in the past, civil society still has to work with pressure and risk. When the government that comes to power considers civil society as an enemy, says it is a traitor, sues. This situation must be changed.

He said, one form if out of power, another form when in power - political parties have to come out of this trend. It must be reformed.

Environment advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan said that it would not be right to reach any conclusion about the work of the interim government. Time must be given. It is not right to make complaints in a blanket manner.

Kushtia: The 134th Disappearance Day festival of Baul Emperor Fakir Lalon Shah is ending today Saturday (October 19) in Cheuria of Kumarkhali Upazila in Kushtia. From the morning, the saints pay their respects to Mahaguru Fakir Lalan in a special manner, and after the Gurukarya, the saints leave the Mausoleum after saying goodbye to the Guru Shishya. They said that learning to overcome violence and anger will spread to others. He will promote the philosophy of emancipation of humanity to establish peace in the country.

Tonight the Lalan festival will conclude with a main stage discussion and Lalan Sangeet. At the last moment, everyone has joined the baul fair at the Akhrabari field. Lalan darshan is still being preached in song and song in Sadhu Astana inside Akhrabari.

The sadhusang of Bhava Hat, which vibrated with the sound of ektara, dotara and drums and flutes, has come to an end. Lalan followers and saints are leaving Akhrabari. Sadhu devotees who stay for a few days to see the vision of the great man, to know oneself, to know the unknown, said that the cherished education gained will be the path to peace for oneself and the world.

This sadhu sanga festival has been going on since 134 years ago in 1297 Bangalabda Pahela Kartik spiritual saint Lalan Fakir passed away. First the followers of Lalon Fakir later Lalon Academy are continuing the festival. With this spiritual message of 'Manas Bhajle Sonar Manush Habi', the three-day Lalan Remembrance Festival started on October 17th.

Having fixed the day to get the darshan of the great man, this time also a few days before caste, local and foreign Lalan devotees gather in the Akshar Circle of Kushtia. Cultivators look for easy people to cultivate. According to the tradition of Lalan, the saints and devotees are leaving Akhrabari after completing the eight-hour-long sadhu sang.

Akhrabari has seen the largest number of people in the last 30 years. Lalon Academy and the district administration have made strict security arrangements in the entire area to ensure a smooth festival. Devotees will return again and again to this Bhavar Haat to purify their eternally disobedient mind.

Baul Fakir Shanta Ali Shah from Chuadanga said that he has been coming and going to this place for 25 years. We look forward to Dol Utsav and Tirodhan Day. He said, I have taken initiative in the work of finding simple people. I want to spend my whole life on this path.

Countless devotees and followers have come to Lalan Akhara to get spiritual peace. Apart from this, many students and teachers have come to gain practical knowledge, researchers and foreign enthusiasts have also come.

In Akhrabari Fakir Hriday talks with Shahay. He said, coming here gives peace of mind. So come here. When you come here, you see a different form of people. The mantra of loving people can be learned.

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Kushtia, Sharmin Akhtar, president of Lalon Academy, said that after the Sadhu Sanga, the Bauls can reach their destination without any problems. The organizers hope that they will work for human welfare.

Mohiuddin Ahmed, President of Bangladesh Cellphone Consumers Association, said that not only should the price of the Internet be reduced; it must be standardized. Digital discrimination must be eliminated. Therefore, VAT-tax should be moderated to reduce the cost of the internet to include those who have not yet had the opportunity to use the internet.

He said these things at the discussion meeting titled 'BTRC Empowerment, Telecommunication Regulation Act Amendment 2010 and Current Context' held at Dhaka Reporters Unity Auditorium in the capital on Saturday (October 19).

He also said, we are neither digital nor smart. We are at the level of Africa. A little above Afghanistan. Even though the days of voice are over, the country's mobile operators still get 50-60 percent of their revenue from here. Telecommunication policies need to be updated now to provide quality service.

Mohiuddin Ahmed said the internet was shut down during the uprising. We want the interim government to declare the internet as a basic human right very soon with that education. We hope that ISPs or Telecoms will never side with the government and shut down the internet. That is why BTRC should also be brought under accountability.

The meeting was presided over by Mohiuddin Ahmed, president of Bangladesh Mobile Consumers Association, and telecommunication and technology analyst Fida Haque, Mostafa Mahmud Hussain, IIGAB joint general secretary Maktabar Rahman, ISPAB president Imdadul Haque, barrister Sunny Abdul Haque, advocate Israt Hasan, CPB secretary Ruhin Hossain Prince were the speakers in the meeting. Prince, Senior Director of Technical Regulations and Communication Department of Robi Aziata Limited Anamika Bhakta, former Director of Competition Commission Khaled Abu Nasser and others.

Among them, IIGIB Joint General Secretary Maktabar Rahman called for a stakeholder meeting to establish the rights of telecom sector consumers. On the other hand, Anamika Bhakta said that although Robi invests a huge amount of money every year, the profit is not more than 3 percent. As a result it becomes difficult to maintain standards. Therefore, he expressed hope that the government will pay attention to this aspect.

Fida Haque said that it is important to rationalize the price of data and reorganize the internet infrastructure. Easily accessible and equally dynamic internet in all parts of the country is our life line. The days of voice and SMS are over. So data needs to be given utmost importance.

Abu Nasser said, we have to clarify first whether BTRC will collect revenue or ensure service. Competition should be created to break the monopoly of this market. Here surprisingly only one company Aakash has been licensed. BTRC has to play a role in this area to reduce corruption and dictatorship. Inequality will decrease only if institutions are strong.

In the president's speech, Mohiuddin Ahmed said that the internet was shut down during the mass uprising. We want the interim government to declare the internet as a basic human right soon after learning that. Let's hope ISPs or Telecoms never side with the government, never shut down the internet. BTRC should be brought under accountability.

Didarul Bhuiyan of the Rastra Sangstha Andolon, Bachchu Bhuiyan, Dhaka Metropolitan President of the Gana Sanghati Andolon, Advocate Yarul Islam, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Dhaka and General Secretary of Bangladesh Congress, etc. also spoke.