FBCCI seeks Army’s cooperation to curbing extortion, bolster security of business establishments

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex trade body of the country, has sought cooperation from the Bangladesh army in preventing extortion and  enhancing the security of industrial and business establishments.

A delegation of FBCCI members, led by its president Mahbubul Alam, sought the help during a meeting with Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman at the Army Headquarters in Dhaka today (22 August)

The business leaders also sought support of the Bangladesh Army for ensuring a business-friendly environment, keeping the production at mills and factories running, and maintaining the supply chain.

In this connection, the FBCCI president thanked the Army chief for conducting various operations and patrolling of the industrial belt and areas by Army personnel.

Mahbubul also expressed his interest to work with the Army in strengthening security in the industries alongside restoring confidence among the businessmen.

In response, General General Waker-uz-Zaman assured the FBCCI business delegation that they would discharge their duties bestowed upon them properly in ensuring security of the business community and all citizens of the country.

He said the Bangladesh Army has always remained vigil so that the local and foreign investors could conduct their operations uninterruptedly side by side ensuring security to the mills and factories, supply chain and ports.

The Army chief also urged the business community to support the law enforcement agencies through providing information if any industry is subjected to any threat.

Former FBCCI presidents Mahbubur Rahman, Abdul Awal Mintoo, Mir Nasir Hossain, AK Azad, Md Jashim Uddin, Square Pharmaceuticals Limited managing director Tapan Chowdhury, DCCI president Ashraf Ahmed, BGMEA acting president Khandaker Rafiqul Islam and Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh CEO Naser Ejaj Bijoy were present, among others, on the occasion.