Members of the next generation textile and apparel business community of Bangladesh issued a statement on Saturday, showing “solidarity with the ongoing demand by the people of Bangladesh.”
It reads, “As members of the business community, we cannot stand silent and watch the sad loss of innocent lives and people’s demands go unheard. We reiterate our concerns for all citizens of this country.
“As proud members of an independent nation, we believe that all individuals should be able to exercise their rights peacefully. We extend our deepest sympathies to those affected by recent events and want to see the perpetrators brought to justice through fair investigation.”
The statement adds, “Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to those who have faced tragic loss of lives and facing harassment. All lives matter. We urgently call for fair justice and immediate economic restoration in the best interest 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 was signed by:
- Fazlee Shamim Ehsan - Managing Director, Eraf Composite Ltd
- Shams Mahmud - Managing Director, Shasha Denims Ltd
- Abrar Hossain Sayem - Director, Sayem Fashions Ltd
- Al Shahriar Ahmed - Managing Director, Adzi Trims Ltd
- Hasin Arman Ayon - Director, MB Knit Fashion Ltd
- Rafee Mahmood - Director, Mahmood Denims
- Sakib Ahmed - Managing Director, Broadway Incorporation
- Abrar Alam Khan - Director, Astrotex Group
- M. Ehsanul Huq - Director, Knittex Industries Ltd
- Jasim Uddin - Managing Director, Anam Garments Ltd
- Lithe Moontaha Mohiuddin - Director, Lithe Group
- Zarin Rashid - Director, TRZ Ind Ltd
- Kazi Fahad - Managing Director, Kazi Accessories
- Aqib Jafri Sharif - Director, Northern Tosrifa Group
- Ramize Khalid Islam - Director, Renai Group
- Azfar Ankon Hassan - Director, Giant Group
- Sifat Ishty - Managing Director, Textila Ltd
- Remonul Alam Sadi - Director, Old Town Fashions Ltd
- Farzad Islam Antor - Managing Director, Platinum Sourcing and Services Ltd
- Avee Barua Chowdhury - Executive Director, Jams Design Ltd
- MD Jewel Rana - Managing Director, Matrix Apparel
- Neaz Rahman Shaqib - Director, Simtex Industries Ltd
- Ahmed Nabid Imtiaz - Director, Andalib Textile Mills Ltd
- Labibur Rahman Malek - Director, Modern
- Naimul Hassan Naim - Director, Abloom Design Ltd
- Rajesh Saha - Director, Rose Sweaters Ltd
- Anika Bushra Rafa - Director, AKH Group
- Fazlay Hossain Alif - Lam Mim Apparels Ltd
- Zahir Ahmed Shah - Ahmed Spinning Ltd
- Ashikul Hoque - Ashiqul Textile Ltd
- Omar Chowdhury- Banga Garments
- Irfanul Hoque - Director, Fatullah Fabrics
- Tanzila Karim - Director, Odell Group
- Tasnim Sadek -Director, Roshawa Spinning
- Jubaer Hossain Asif - Director, Rose Garden Apparel
- Mohammad Iqbal Hasan - Director, Fair Apparels Ltd
- Tanvir Kashem - Director, AKH Group
- Waeza Masnoon - Director, Clifton Group
- Abrar Rashid - Sattar Textile Ltd
- Sharif Mohammad Abdullah - Rehash Accessories & Sourcing Ltd
- Arshad Rahman - Director, Farrell Fashions Ltd
- Subael Sarwar - Director, Beautiful Jackets Ltd
- Ratul Das - Director, Paramount Group
- Apurba Saha - Director, PN Composite Ltd
- Farhan Ahmed - Director, Packman Bangladesh Ltd
- Ayesha Shefa - Director, Simco Spinning Ltd
- Jobayer Tansim Ahmed – Director, Shah Fatehullah Textile Mills Ltd
- Rafid Khan – Director, Assurance Moni Group
