Dr. Victor K. Fung, Chairman of Li & Fung, Hong Kong and Honorary global Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), The world business organization has sent a condolence message to ICC Bangladesh President Mr. Mahbubur Rahman and DCCI President Mr. Asif Ibrahim for the fire victims of the Tazreen Fashion Limited, Aashulia.

In his Message Dr. Fung said Quote : Li & Fung confirms the company has placed orders for garments with Tazreen Fashions Ltd. in Bangladesh which were being manufactured at the premises where the fire occurred. We are very distressed and saddened by the deaths of so many workers and wish to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Li & Fung is participating in aid efforts for immediate relief and is matching the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association’s (BGMEA) financial assistance by pledging100,000 Bangladeshi Takas (US$1,200) to each family of every victim. Furthermore, through the Fung Foundation, a fund will be set up for the education of the victim’s children. We are in contact with the owner of the factory and we will be carrying out our own investigation into the circumstances which led to the fire : Unquote.

Dr. Fung also made a phone call to Mr. Mahbubur Rahman, President, ICC Bangladesh and Mr. Asif Ibrahim, President of DCCI to convey his deepest condolence in person for this great tragedy. He also assured any further help and assistance to Bangladesh Apparel industry, which he has been promoting for the last 20 (twenty) years. His current import from Bangladesh is well over US $ 1.00 billion annually and has been increasing every year. Dr. Victor Fung and his family is an entrepreneurs of highest distinction & a great philanthropist of Hong Kong operating globally.