Tension over holding tax heats up in Ctg
The tension between the Kordata Surakhkha Parishad Chattogram and the followers of city Mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury over holding tax is heating up.
Several hundred leaders and activists of Chhatra League formed a human chain and rallied in front of Chattogram Press Club yesterday, demanding the arrest of the Parishad president Nurul Absar over his recent remarks about the mayor.
Habibur Rahman Tarek, president of Omar Gani MES College unit of BCL, presided over the programme.
BCL activists from Government City College, Omar Gani MES College and Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College mostly took part in the rally, said sources.
The speakers warned the Parishad leaders of resisting them on the streets if they make any "derogatory" comments about the mayor in future.
Meanwhile, the Parishad brought out a procession from the city's Kadamtoli intersection that paraded some thoroughfares.
Recently, a video went viral on social media where the Parishad president warned the mayor of driving him out of the city if he does not stop charging an increased holding tax.
Contacted, Amir Uddin, its general secretary, said their procession was heading towards Chattogram Press Club. On the way, police requested them not to go there to avert an untoward situation. "As a result, we concluded the procession at Kodomtoli," he said.
Kordata Surakhkha Parishad Chattogram, a citizens' platform to protect taxpayers' rights, has been demonstrating for over a month against increased holding tax under the new assessment system.
Recently, a video went viral on social media where the Parishad president warned the mayor of driving him out of the city if he does not stop charging an increased holding tax.
The mayor's secretary Mostafa Kamal Chowdhury filed a case against Absar with Chandgaon Police Station on September 20. Besides, two GDs were filed against the Parishad's three leaders by the mayor's supporters.
Mayor Rezaul Karim Chowdhury or the Parishad's president could not be contacted for comments.
Amir Uddin, general secretary of Kordata Surakhkha Parishad Chattogram, said, "We have expressed our regret for this [Absar's speech]. [But] we will not make any concessions in our demand."
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