MCCI condemns Standard Group arson

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday condemned the arson at Standard Group complex at Konabari in Gazipur where garment workers torched six units of the apparel maker, causing a massive damage worth nearly Tk 1,200 crore.
“To the best of our knowledge, the garment factory of the Standard Group strictly follows the rules and regulations and social compliance,” the chamber said in a statement. “On the basis of false rumours, some miscreants put the factory on fire….We express our strong resentment at this untoward accident.”
The garment industry is passing through challenging situations and the violence may result in causing a reduction in export earnings, the chamber said.
“Only on the basis of rumours, burning down of an established and renowned garment factory is a heinous act. We express our strong condemnation and protest at this type of act.” The leading trade body wanted the government to bring the concerned miscreants under the law immediately.
Bangladesh Employers’ Federation also expressed their deep shock for the arson yesterday.