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Revoke unfair deals with India: Nagorik Committee
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Dhaka, Dec 2 - Jatiya Nagorik Committee on Monday urged the government to review the country's agreements with India and scrap the ones that go against national interests.
The group made the call in a six-point charter of demands at a press conference called after an urgent general meeting at its office in the city.
They demanded that Bangladesh must get a fair share of the water of the rivers flowing between the two neighbouring countries.
They also highlighted that the prices of essential commodities must be brought within the purchasing power of the people
The attacks and land grabbing on all communities including Hindus and Buddhists in the last 15 years must be investigated, they demanded.
They also wanted the government to take effective measures to bring the laundered money back in the country.
It reiterated its call to bring ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back home immediately from India to face justice. - UNB