The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has handed over a cheque of Tk 1 crore to Bangabazar fire victims.
FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin handed over the cheque to the BangaBazar Complex Dokan Malik Samity at the FBCCI Icon in Dhaka, read a press release on Saturday.
Jashim said, "Any kind of fire incident is unfortunate for any businessman. I was out of the country when the fire incident took place in Bangabazar. The fire left nothing there for the traders. Therefore, I felt the urge to help the victims by donating Tk 1 crore.”
"We are handing over this check as per our commitment. I think all capable businessmen should stand by the side of small businesses in various natural calamities and fire incidents.”
“Businessmen must follow compliance. However, Blame should not be put on the businessmen only, but all those concerned should be brought under question, including the companies that issue licenses for commercial buildings and factories,” said the FBCCI president.
Meanwhile, he urged the government to take steps to build permanent and modern buildings for the Bangabazar fire victims.
Jashim added that FBCCI is working with the government to ensure fire safety in factories in the country.
“FBCCI has formed the Fire Safety Council to increase awareness about fire safety in the private sector. So far 5000 companies have been visited through this safety council. This safety council will visit a total of 44 thousand companies across the country. Apart from this, fire-fighting training is being given in every factory,” he commented.
Jashim also urged the business leaders and market committees to be aware of the risky markets and to do the necessary reforms.
He directed Bangladesh Dokan Malik Samity and FBCCI Fire Safety Council to work together to ensure fire safety in shops and shopping malls.
Bangladesh Dokan Malik Samity President Helal Uddin said, "The existing markets in the capital are being inspected. If any type of risk is noticed, they will be warned and instructions will be given to reform the problems within the stipulated time."
FBCCI Senior Vice President Mostofa Azad Chowdhury Babu FBCCI Vice President Md Amin Helaly, Md Habib Ullah Dawn, Directors, Secretary General Mohammad Mahfuzul Hoque, Head of the FBCCI Safety Council Brigadier General Abu Nayeem Md. Shahidullah (Retd.), President and Secretary of Bangbazar Complex Dokan Malik Somity, and other business leaders were present at the program.
