Top business associations in Bangladesh have jointly condemned the recent attack on Rafee Mahmud, Deputy Managing Director of Mahmud Jeans Limited, located in Kaliakair, Gazipur.

In a statement, administrators of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI); Presidents Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI), Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI), Leathergoods and Footwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB), Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) and Bangladesh Young Leaders Academy (BYLA) expressed their shock and outrage at the brutal assault by miscreants disguised as workers.

The business leaders demanded swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice and urged the government to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future. "We strongly urge the government to ensure the safety and security of all industries, particularly the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, which is the backbone of Bangladesh's export economy," the statement said.

The organizations alleged that vested interests were attempting to destabilize the economy, including the garment sector, and called for the identification and punishment of those involved.

Highlighting the years of dedication and hard work behind the success of Bangladesh's garment industry, the associations stressed the importance of protecting all stakeholders.