We reiterate the business community’s call to foreign friends and development partners for continued support in our journey to prosperity. The plea comes after a few countries put out a red alert on Bangladesh following the Gulshan café attack despite the heightened efforts of the government and society to crack down on militants.
Our friends have two choices. They can leave and thereby play right into the hands of the extremists, or they can stand by the peace-loving, hard-working people of this country to win the battle against extremism and help them build a country where the common man can realise his aspirations and dreams.
Since the attack, the government and the people at large have taken some commendable measures to combat terrorism and extremism. Last month, law enforcement agencies successfully thwarted a terrorist plot, killing 9 militants. Thousands of students and teachers have marched on the street across the country to denounce extremism. People from all walks of life have made it clear that they do not subscribe to the warped views of a few misguided youths.
We express our thanks to all countries and development partners without whose support and cooperation the significant economic and social strides the country has made since its independence would have been difficult.
Bangladesh is going through a difficult time. We need all the support to overcome it.
Source: The Daily Star
