Jatiya Nagrik Party (NCP) spokesperson Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan said that mosquito repellent is a scientific matter. New technologies or effective solutions come only through laboratories and the scientific process. Such solutions cannot be found standing by the sink.
He said this on Tuesday (June 2) during a Facebook live broadcast.
At the same time, he referred to the Prime Minister's comments on the possible visit of the mayor of Chittagong City Corporation to Florida and said, “I am surprised to see such comments that novel ideas can be found standing next to the sink on an important issue like mosquito control. I find it funny. Mosquito control is a long-standing challenge for local government institutions. While working on this issue, I have studied the methods used in different countries around the world.”
Asif Mahmud said, “The technology developed by a Florida-based organization uses chemicals that target mosquito eggs and larvae, but have relatively less impact on other animals and the environment. There are many questions about the effectiveness of conventional fogging methods in the country. Therefore, there is an opportunity to think about environmentally friendly and effective alternative technologies. Technologies targeting specific stages of the mosquito life cycle are being used in different countries of the world.”
Pointing out that a firmer stand should be taken to stop border killings, this NCP spokesperson said, “The idea that all those killed at the border are involved in smuggling or drugs is not correct. The government's position on this matter needs to be more clear. The interests of Bangladesh and the citizens of Bangladesh should be given utmost importance in making any decision.”
He said, “Even if someone crosses the border illegally, it cannot be accepted to shoot him dead. Foreign nationals stay illegally in different countries of the world. Therefore, killing them is not legal. If someone is involved in a crime at the border, he can be arrested. There are various types of communication and legal processes between Bangladesh and India, including the exchange of prisoners. It is only through those measures that necessary steps can be taken.”
He also said, “Some statements about the killing of Bangladeshi citizens at the border are sending wrong messages at the national and international level. In addition to degrading the dignity of Bangladeshi citizens, they may also be at risk. The Indian Border Guard has no right to shoot and kill any Bangladeshi citizen at the border. The government needs to take a firmer stand to stop border killings.”
Expressing concern over the pushback issue, Asif Mahmud said, “The government must seriously deal with the issue of sending people back to Bangladesh from different states of India. At the same time, there is a need to highlight the issue at the national and international levels.”
Demanding the return of the accused in the Osman Hadi murder case live, he said, “The accused in the case should be brought back to Bangladesh quickly and the full truth of the incident should be revealed through further investigation. Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed in a statement that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah contacted her after the arrest of the accused in the Osman Hadi murder case. At the same time, he said, the situation in Bangladesh would be heated if the perpetrators of the murder were revealed. can.”
Asif Mahmud said, “Mamata Banerjee's statement raised the question of having a wider connection behind the murder. Therefore, not only the direct participants, but also whether someone else was involved in the incident needs to be clarified through investigation. The people of the country have the right to know who was involved in the Osman Hadi murder. If the accused in India are brought back to the country for questioning, the true facts of the incident and the identity of those involved will be more clear.”
