47 second-generation apparel businesses express solidarity with 9-point demand

FE Report

A total of 47 second-generation businesses under the banner of 'The Next Generation Apparel Business Community of Bangladesh,' on Saturday expressed solidarity with the ongoing nine-point demand.

They also called for fair justice regarding the tragic loss of lives.

"We, as members of the next generation apparel business community of Bangladesh today issue a statement showing solidarity with the ongoing nine points demand by the people of Bangladesh," they said.

One of the signatories of the statement Shams Mahmud, managing director of Shasha Denims Ltd told the FE that the second-generation businesses in the apparel sector have reached a consensus over expressing solidarity with the ongoing protests of students and the people of Bangladesh.

"We have issued a statement expressing solidarity with 9-point demands of people and if the movement becomes a single-point demand, we will continue our support," he said.  

Mr Mahmud is a director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)and also the former president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

"As members of the business community we cannot stand silent and watch the sad loss of innocent lives and people's demand go unheard" the statement read.

The businesses expressed their concerns for all citizens of this country and affirmed that, as proud members of an independent nation, everyone should be able to exercise their rights peacefully.

They also extended their deepest sympathies and condolences to those who have faced the tragic loss of lives and facing harassment saying that all lives matter.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by recent events and want to see the perpetrators brought to justice through fair investigation," added the statement.

The businesses called for fair justice and immediate economic restoration for the sake of this nation and its citizens.

"We would like to end by saying we sincerely pray and hope, the current situation normalizes for the greater interest of the country," the statement added.

Other signatories of the statement included Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, Managing Director of Eraf Composite Ltd; Abrar Hossain Sayem, Director of Sayem Fashions Ltd; Al Shahriar Ahmed, Managing Director of Adzi Trims Ltd; Hasin Ahmed, Director of MB Knit; Rafee Mahmood, Director of Mahmood Denims; Sakib Ahmed, Managing Director of Broadway Incorporation; Abrar Alam Khan, Director of Astrotex Group; M Ehsanul Huq, Director of Knittex Industries Ltd; Jasim Uddin, Managing Director of Anam Garments Ltd; Lithe Moontaha Mohiuddin, Director of Lithe Group; Zarin Rashid, Director of TRZ Ind. Ltd; Kazi Fahad, Managing Director of Kazi Accessories; Aqib Jafri Sharif, Director of Northern Tosrifa Group; Ramize Khalid Islam, Director of Renai Group; Azfar Ankon Hassan, Director of Giant Group; Sifat Ishty, Managing Director of Textila Ltd.; Remonul Alam Sadi, Director of Old Town Fashions Ltd.; Farzad Islam Antor, Managing Director of Platinum Sourcing and Services Ltd.; Avee Barua Chowdhury, Executive Director of Jams Design Ltd.; MD Jewel Rana, Managing Director of Matrix Apparel; Neaz Rahman Shaqib, Director of Simtex Industries Ltd.; Ahmed Nabid Imtiaz, Director of Andalib Textile Mills Ltd.; Labibur Rahman Malek, Director of Modern; Naimul Hassan Naim, Director of Abloom Design Ltd.; Rajesh Saha, Director of Rose Sweaters Ltd.; Anika Bushra Rafa, Director of AKH Group; Fazlay Hossain Alif of Lam Mim Apparels Ltd.; Zahir Ahmed Shah of Ahmed Spinning Ltd.; Ashikul Hoque of Ashiqul Textile Ltd.; Omar Chowdhury of Banga Garments; Irfanul Hoque, Director of Fatullah Fabrics; Tanzila Karim, Director of Odell Group; Tasnim Sadek, Director of Roshawa Spinning; Jubaer Hossain Asif, Director of Rose Garden Apparel; Mohammad Iqbal Hasan, Director of Fair Apparels Ltd.; Tanvir Kashem, Director of AKH Group; Waeza Masnoon, Director of Clifton Group; Abrar Rashid of Sattar Textile Ltd.; Sharif Mohammad Abdullah of Rehash Accessories & Sourcing Ltd.; Arshad Rahman, Director of Farrell Fashions Ltd.; Subael Sarwar, Director of Beautiful Jackets Ltd.; Ratul Das, Director of Paramount Group; Apurba Saha, Director of PN Composite Ltd.; Farhan Ahmed, Director of Packman Bangladesh Ltd.; Ayesha Shefa, Director of Simco Spinning Ltd.; and Jobayer Tansim Ahmed, Director of Shah Fatehullah Textile Mills Ltd.

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