BSS-42 Trade bodies extend support to Atiqul

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Trade bodies extend support to Atiqul

DHAKA, Feb 19, 2019 (BSS) – Different trade bodies have extended their support to Atiqul Islam as the mayoral candidate to the upcoming Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) election.

They also sought vote for Atiqul’s election symbol “Boat”.

Three trade bodies of country’s apparel sector -BGMMEA, BKMEA and BTMA today organized a view exchange meeting on the present scenario of trade and business in a city convention hall and lent their support to the ruling Awami League nominated candidate Atiqul as the representative of business community.

Other trade bodies also lent their support to Atiqul on the occasion.

FBCCI President Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, Senior Vice President Sheikh Fazle Fahim, former BGMEA President Abdus Salam Morshedi, MP, readymade garment businessmen Mahmud-Us-Samad Chowdhury, MP, BTMA President Mohammad Ali, BKMEA Senior Vice President Mansur Ahmed, Bangladesh Plastic Products Producers and Exporters Association President M Jasim Uddin, BGMEA Senior Vice President Faruk Hasan, and Vice Presidents S M Abdul Mannan Kochi and Shahidullah Azam as well as leaders of different bodies were also present. BGMEA President Siddiqur Rahman presided over the meeting.

FBCCI President said: “Atiqul was not only besides us during Rana Plaza and Tazrin Fashion accidents, rather helping us during all bad times.”

Mentioning Atiqul’s organizing efficiency is known to all, he urged all voters to vote to Atiqul to build a modern and dynamic Dhaka City.

Highlighting Atiqul as a person of clean image, BGMEA President said they are ready to provide all support to Atiqul.

Abdus Salam Morshedi requested all businessmen to vote Atiqul and inspire voters to go to polling centers.

Atiqul Islam said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has nominated another businessman for DNCC election to complete the unfinished tasks of former mayor Annisul Huq.

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