STAR BUSINESS REPORT

The interim committee of the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) has demanded the immediate arrest of those who attacked and vandalised the association’s office.

Mohammed Helal Uddin, member secretary of the interim committee, made this demand at a press conference held at the Economic Reporters’ Forum office in Dhaka yesterday.

He claimed that the self-proclaimed and unauthorised ad-hoc committee carried out attacks on 12th and 17th February in an attempt to disrupt the association’s election—an incident unprecedented in BEA’s history.

Helal Uddin stated that any member of the association can discuss their demands with the current interim committee and seek a logical resolution.

However, resorting to unprofessional means, such as launching attacks or taking officials hostage to fulfil demands, is unacceptable, he added.

Prof Abu Ahmed, chairman of the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh, emphasised that distinguished economists have always led the BEA throughout its history.

He noted that Prof Mahbub Ullah of Dhaka University—one of the most respected and widely recognised economists in the academic sphere today—has been requested to serve as the convener of the interim committee, and he has agreed to do so.