Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ সম্মিলিত পেশাজীবী পরিষদ) is a professional body aligned with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[1][2] It is composed of 19 professional associations linked to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.[2]

History

Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad was established on 16 August 2006 by Mahmudur Rahman, energy advisor to Prime Minister and Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Khaleda Zia.[3] Last year, Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad was established "uphold the spirit of the Liberation War".[4] The next day Rahman alleged a vested quarter was trying to harm the government's image at the press conference of the Parishad in the National Press Club.[3]

In July 2010, the Parishad demanded release of Mahmudur Rahman and withdrawal of call cases filed against him.[5]

Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad an event in 2013 demanding the government release Mahmudur Rahman and hold elections under a neutral caretaker government.[6] The speakers at the event included Emajuddin Ahmed, Khandaker Mustahidur Rahman, Farhad Mazhar and Pias Karim.[6]

In April 2015, Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad, then led by journalist Ruhul Amin Gazi, opposed the formation of a new platform for professionals to be led by Emajuddin Ahmed to influence the upcoming Dhaka and Chittagong mayoral elections.[7] They informed former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia in a meeting led by Ruhul Amin Gazi.[8][7]

In March 2022, the acting convener of the Parishad Shawkat Mahmud called a protest of the Parishad against the government which was not attended by other leaders such as AZM Zahid Hossain.[9] The Bangladesh Nationalist Party was suspicious of the program, believing it could be a conspiracy to divide the party.[9]

Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad organized protests in November 2023 demanding the cancellation of the upcoming national election, where the chief quest was Tazmeri S. A. Islam, advisor to Khaleda Zia.[10] On 4 August 2024, more than 100 were injured in clashes between the activists of Bangladesh Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad, who were protesting against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and Bangladesh Police.[11]

References

  1. ^ "Unrealistic budget won't help overcome economic crisis: Fakhrul". The Daily Star. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  2. ^ a b "No polls under Hasina". The Daily Star. 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  3. ^ a b "'Vested quarter out to tarnish country's image'". The Daily Star. 17 August 2006. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  4. ^ "Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad launched". The Daily Star. 2004-07-23. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  5. ^ "Release of Mahmudur demanded". The Daily Star. 2010-07-26. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  6. ^ a b "No polls under Hasina". The Daily Star. 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  7. ^ a b "BNP sets up new platform for campaign". The Daily Star. 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  8. ^ "BNP to make it formal later". The Daily Star. 2015-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  9. ^ a b "BNP busy controlling diverse moves of its leaders". Prothomalo. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  10. ^ "Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad demands cancellation of JS polls schedule". The Business Standard. 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  11. ^ "At least 100 injured in clash with police near Jatiya Press Club, says Sammilito Peshajibi Parishad". The Report. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
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