CPB urges people to reject unequal deal with foreign cos
Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) yesterday expressed concern over the floating of international tender for exploring oil and gas by dividing the country's maritime boundary into 27 blocks.
In a statement CPB President Manjurul Ahsan Khan and General Secretary Mujahidul Islam Selim said the interest of general people was not considered in production-sharing-contract model that has been designed for this time also.
They said as the possibility of getting oil and gas in the sea is very high, the people must be informed about the details of the contract before floating new tenders.
The CPB leaders urged the government to involve the BAPEX in oil and gas exploration of every block to enhance the capability of the national organisation.
They said the countrymen would reject any decision to increase the profit of foreign companies as well as their native cohorts by sacrificing the national interests.
They also called on people to strengthen their agitation for protecting the country's oil and gas resources.
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