Rahman Group started in 1997 in the travel sector and today works across international manpower recruitment, readymade garments and textiles, real estate development, import and export, and restaurants, through Rahtex Industries Ltd., Rahman Overseas, Rahman Overseas Tradelink, Rahtech Developers Ltd., and Lobster Restaurant.
Speaking to National Times, Chairman S. M. Zillur Rahman said the dollar shortage, lower remittance inflows, and political uncertainty were holding back investment.
He said US visa policy is aimed at individuals and should not affect the garment sector, and that remittances sent through hundi rather than official channels need more attention from the government.
He said Europe, Japan, and the Middle East will need around forty million skilled workers by 2030, and that Bangladesh needs a dedicated forum for recruiters who send workers to developed countries.
Source: National Times. Interview, Bangla edition.