MYMENSINGH, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organizer for the northern region, Sarjis Alam today said the NCP has emerged as an indispensable political force and will play a decisive role in the upcoming national elections to help form a stable and balanced parliament. "In the upcoming national election, the NCP will act as a deciding force and make a vital contribution to ensuring a stable and balanced parliament," Sarjis told a district-level organizational coordination meeting at Tarek Memorial Auditorium in the Town Hall area this evening. Sarjis said "Those who stand in the real political field will lead the struggle to uproot the fascism of Awami League. To ensure continuity of reforms and justice, the NCP will work tirelessly even after the election," Sarjis added.  Emphasizing youth empowerment as the most urgent demand for the country's future, he added, "The shape of tomorrow's Bangladesh will be defined through youth leadership arising from mass movements for education, healthcare and anti-corruption."  Expressing optimism about the party's organizational expansion, he said, "Very soon, the NCP will extend its organizational network to every ward across the country. After the implementation of the July Charter and the visible establishment of justice, the NCP will emerge as one of the leading political parties in the democratic elections." On the issue of the party symbol, Sarjis said, "There is no legal reason to deny us the 'Shapla' symbol. If anyone is deprived of it unjustly, we will not accept it."  "NCP will contest the elections with the 'Shapla' symbol and has the organizational capacity to field candidates in every constituency," he added. Commenting on electoral strategy, Sarjis said, "The NCP does not believe in negotiating for a few seats. However, if any political party comes forward with a specific commitment for change reflecting public aspirations and a consensus in the national interest, an electoral alliance may be considered."  He added, "In any case, NCP will contest the polls under its own name and symbol." Emphasizing the need to dismantle Awami League's financial network, Sarjis said, "One of the key reasons behind the survival of fascist structures in Bangladesh is their economic supply chain." "Unless action is taken against the institutions and individuals financing them, real change will not be possible. Fascism cannot be eradicated without cutting off the money flow," he said. Sarjis further said that the sources of income of such entities must be seized or regulated to ensure accountability, otherwise, "the oppressive structure will remain intact." Chaired by NCP Mymensingh District Chief Coordinator Advocate Javed Rasin, it was also addressed by Divisional Organizational Secretary Ashikin Alam, Central Organizer (North) Pritom Sohag and Central Member Fahim Rahman Khan Pathan...rewrite the news

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - Chattogram Divisional Commissioner Dr. Md. Ziauddin today said that problems related to weights and measurements are not unique to Bangladesh but are a global challenge that affects business, health, and the environment. He made the remarks while addressing a discussion meeting as the chief guest, organized by the Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) at its Chattogram Divisional Office on the occasion of World Standards Day. This year's theme for World Standards Day was "Standards for building a sustainable and developed world through coordinated efforts." Dr. Ziauddin stressed the importance of maintaining uniformity in the use of the metric system across the country to prevent confusion and fraud in trade. "Honest businesses face difficulties when others resort to non-standard practices for unfair gain," he said. He lauded BSTI's vital role in promoting fair trade practices and resolving many issues related to weights and measurements.  However, he noted that BSTI alone cannot address all challenges, calling for collective awareness and responsibility from citizens. "Each person must ensure they neither shortchange others nor accept incorrect quantities of goods," he added. Engineer Md. Golam Rabbani, Head and Deputy Director of BSTI Chattogram Office, presided over the event. Dr. Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Chattogram University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), presented the keynote paper. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Sharif Uddin and Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) General Secretary Kazi Iqbal Bahar Chhaberi also spoke as special guests.