Sikder Group, a prominent business conglomerate in Bangladesh, has issued a statement in response to various media reports regarding a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against its directors, Rick Haque Sikder and Ron Haque Sikder. The group alleges that certain vested interest groups are conspiring to tarnish its reputation by disseminating misleading information. The statement highlights that the accusations, particularly concerning alleged money laundering involving National Bank's credit card, are unfounded. It clarifies that the Sikder Group directors lawfully utilized $9.83 million abroad through credit cards, subsequently settling the total amount, including $2.04 million in interest and charges, from their foreign earnings in accordance with Bangladesh Bank regulations. This matter was resolved two years prior, and the recent resurgence of these allegations is deemed to be maliciously motivated, the statement says. Additionally, Sikder Group explains that the credit cards in question were linked to Foreign Currency (DC) accounts, which are exempt from the standard $12,000 travel quota limit. Eid holiday: Trade activities through Benapole port to be suspended for 5 days The conglomerate emphasizes its longstanding commitment to ethical business practices both domestically and internationally. Sikder Group, founded by Freedom Fighter Zainul Haque Sikder, has made significant contributions to Bangladesh's development sectors, including healthcare, education, and infrastructure, the statement says. The group suggests that the malicious targeting has intensified following the death of its founder, Zainul Haque Sikder. It asserts that under the leadership of Rick Haque Sikder and Ron Haque Sikder, it has continued to achieve remarkable progress, despite ongoing attempts by detractors to hinder its growth. The statement condemns these actions, especially at a time when Sikder Group is endeavoring to secure foreign investment for key national projects, and calls on the public to disregard the baseless accusations circulated by these conspirators.

The 3-day (23 Mar to 25 I'llar 22) ‘9th Sikder Group independence Day Cup Golf Tournament 2022, was inaugurated by Lieutenant General Ataul Hakim Sanrar Hasan, Chief of General Staff, Bangladesh Army as Chief Guest at Kurmitola Golf Club on Friday. Approximately 650 golfers participated in this tournament from all clubs of the country including foreigners. Read: Mujib Borsho Golf: Kurmitola and Army golf club emerge joints champions The tee-off was witnessed among others by Chairman of R & R Aviation Rick Haque Sikder, Managing Director Ron Haque Sikder,Director & COO Syed Qamrul Islam Mohon, Advisor Farid Uddin Khan Rumi, and Major General Md Zahirul lslam, GOC & Area Commander, Logistics Area; Dhaka and Vice President, Kurmitola Golf Club. Other members of the R&R Aviation Limited and high officials of Kurmitola Golf Club were also present in the inaugural ceremony.

Sikder Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi to export shrimps and other commodities to the European market and the UAE- based mega projects. Ron Haque Sikder, Managing Director of Sikder Group of Bangladesh and Thomasz Zaleski, Chairman of The Private Office of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al Qassimi, signed the MoU at the Bangladesh Economic Forum 2022 held at Ballroom MovenPick Grand Hotel Al Bustan Dubai on Thursday. Read: FBCCI to establish UAE -Bangladesh Joint Council in Dubai Salman F Rahman, Private Industries and Investment Advisor to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was present on the occasion.

Expressing their deep gratitude for acquittal by court, Sikder Group directors Ron Haque Sikder and Dipu Haque Sikder in a statement said that the verdict proved they were innocent. “It has been mentioned in the final report of the police that it did not find any evidence against us”, said the statement signed by Ron Haque Sikder, also managing director of PowerPak Holdings Limited, a concern of Sikder Group. It said:  “For more than a year now, some news outlets have been spreading rumours about us, which is very unfortunate for our family. One thing we are suffering most today is that our father, the heroic freedom fighter Zainul Haque Sikder, could not see that his children were innocent. Coincidentally, we got the coveted court verdict on his birthday, perhaps because our father was blessing us from above”. READ: Attempted murder case: Ron Sikder, Dipu Sikder cleared of charges On August 12, the Dhaka Metropolitan Court acquitted the brothers in  the case filed by Sirajul Islam. The lawsuit might have been triggered by a business misunderstanding. “We reached an agreement on August 7. In the agreement, we both agreed that since the case filed by Sirajul Islam was against the state vs. Ron Haque Sikder and Dipu Haq Sikder, we would accept the verdict of the wise court and no one would appeal against the verdict,” the statement said. READ: Sikder Group smelling a conspiracy “Exim Bank has a long standing relationship with the Sikder family. Our business activities and good relations will continue as before and will continue to grow,” the brothers said.

Sikder Group on Saturday urged all parties to refrain from running false and fabricated stories about the group’s managing director Ron Haque Sikder, following his controversial return to the country on Friday – presumably to perform the last rites for his father.

A Dhaka court on Friday granted bail to Managing Director of Sikder Group Ron Haque Sikder hours after he was arrested in an attempted murder case.

Construction of the iconic Bangabandhu Tri-Tower at Purbachal on the outskirts of capital Dhaka got underway with piling works for the mega project, said a press release of the developer.

BNP on Thursday described the seizure of the vehicle of Ron Haque Sikder, managing director of Sikdar Group, who left the country with his brother in an air ambulance a few days ago, as 'the best joke of the year'.

Exim Bank has filed a case against two directors of Sikder Group accusing them of abduction and attempted murder of its Managing Director (MD) Haider Ali Khan and the AMD of the bank over a loan request.

Top officials of Sikder Group and Bashundhara Group visited the Central Business District (CBD) project in Purbachal New Town Area on Monday to see its progress.