Biz-Econ

PRAN-RFL creates over 12000 jobs in Habiganj

PRAN-RFL Group has managed to create over twelve thousand jobs in Habiganj through setting up a modernize factory.‘The socio-economy index of the area began to change gradually after the establishment of the factory,’ said Kamruzzaman Kamal, director (marketing) at PRAN-RFL Group. The conglomerate is playing an important role alongside government for the economic development of the northeast district of Bangladesh, he said while speaking to a view exchange program with Habiganj journalists.The program was addressed, among others, by H M Manjurul Islam, general manager of Habiganj industrial park, Jafar Iqbal, general manager of RFL bike,  Ehsanul Habib, senior manager administration and Zeaul Haque, manager communication PRAN-RFL Group.  The company, which has a staff of about 78000, is working for empowering the marginalized people, especially for the women.‘More jobs opportunities will be generated within a short span of time in Habiganj factory,’ Kamruzzaman Kamal said mentioning the company created the jobs for the last two years. RAN-RFL Group launched the activities of Habiganj Industrial Park located at Olipur under Sayestaganj upazila in 2014. The industrial park is set up on 217 acres of land. Liquid glucose, processed foods, flexible packaging, plastic and PVC products, bicycle, electric cable, glass, and toiletries are being products at the industrial zone. At present, PRAN-RFL Group is exporting its processed foods and plastic products to 123 countries all over the world.