Bangladesh business community seeks safety, security of all industries

DHAKA: Noting growing security concerns, Bangladesh's top business bodies strongly urged the interim govt on Saturday to ensure the safety and security of all industries, including the ready-made garments (RMG) sector, the country's main export sector.

They strongly condemned the brutal attack on Rafee Mahmud, deputy managing director of Mahmud Jeans Ltd, located in Kaliakair, Gazipur, by miscreants disguised as workers.

"The future of this country will become uncertain if the protection of its industry is not ensured," the business bodies in the country said in a joint statement signed by industry chambers and garment and textile associations.

This incident will not only discourage future entrepreneurs but also have a negative impact on the investment decisions of potential foreign investors, they said.

On behalf of the business community they demanded that all perpetrators of this brutal act be brought to justice and all necessary actions be taken to ensure such incidents do not recur.

They mentioned that vested interests are trying to destabilise the economy, including the garment industry in the country.

"These individuals must be identified and brought to justice through the proper application of the law. Exemplary punishment should be meted out to deter such actions," they said.