Corporate Profile
Bangladesh is one of the largest readymade garments exporters in the world. Corporate office of Viyellatex group situated at 297, Khortoil, Gazipura, Tongi, Gazipur-1712, Bangladesh. Chairman & CEO Mr. K M Rezaul Hasanat is the main architect of the group. Under his dynamic leadership, less than a decade old the group has already been exceeded US$150 Million turnovers mark & employed more than 13000 people. The sister concerns of Viyellatex Group are (1) Viyellatex Ltd.( Knit composite: Knitting, Dyeing, Washing, Printing, Embroidery, Garmenting. It is one of the pioneers in the Garments sector and single largest knit garments manufacturer in Bangladesh,) (2) Interfab Shirt Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ( Woven garments manufacturer), (3) Fashion Plastic & Packaging Ltd. (Accessories manufacturer) (4) Viyellatex Spinning Ltd. (Yarn producer) (5) Ruthna Tea Estate ( Tea producer) (6) Logistic Management Systems Ltd.
Viyellatex has introduced a new minimum pay scale for its workers in all grades which are 20% higher than the government existing minimum pay structure. VTL have in-house testing lab for Fabric division duly accredited by Marks & Spencer UK & Puma GermanyETP) due to our strong Social and ethical commitment toward the work area and society. It has Independent Compliance Department for implementing & follow-up the Local and International labour laws and buyer’s code of conduct for supporting the worker’s interest and rights. and also have sophisticated Cotton & Yarn lab for Viyellatex Spinning mill. We have fully approved effluent treatment plant (FTP) due to our strong Social and ethical commitment toward the work area and society. It has Independent Compliance Department for implementing & follow-up the Local and International labour laws and buyer’s code of conduct for supporting the worker’s interest and rights.
Viyellatex have SAP the largest ERP solution in the world for smooth running of entire business cycle- from sales processing to supply chain & inventory management, production planning, bill process, Finance & Budgeting. This ERP system helps us in efficient decision making & makes entire process transparent. Viyellatex also have FirstReact for Garments production planning software, Graphics Sewing Data (GSD) software for time & motion study for every garment sewing operation, Orgatex software for Dying machine central control system, Garber & Optitex software for Pattern Design System (PDS) and sophisticated local software “KORMEE” for accurate Payroll processing & human resource management activities.
Business Concerns of Viyellatex group has achieved many recognition and award locally & internationally, few are:
- First knit apparel supplier of Marks & Spencer with self testing & inspection facility. (From 2005)
- Awarded National Export Trophy for the year 2005-2006 from Export Promotion Bureau.
- BGMEA awarded for "outstanding contribution towards corporate social responsibility and export performance- 2007."
- 'Business Person of the year 2007' by DHL-The Daily Star was awarded to Mr. K. M. Rezaul Hasanat Chairman & CEO of Viyellatex Group.
- As on now only Fair Trade accredited textile & apparel industry (Yarn to Garment) in Bangladesh. (From 2007).
- Interfab Shirt Manufacturing Ltd. a concern of Viyellatex group was awarded as worker friendly factory (2007-2008) and
- Industrial Relations Award ( 2008-2009) from local labour organization “AWAZ FOUNDATION”.
- Puma also accredited our Laboratory from 2008.
- Viyellatex certified by Control Union for Organic Cotton ( in both category GOTS & OE) ( From 2008).
- Received Standard Chartered- Financial Express CSR Award-2008, the highest CSR award in Bangladesh.
- Viyellatex achieved the best supplier award-2009 around the world from PUMA.
- Chairman & Vice Chairman of Viyellatex group achieved the CIP (2009) status in the heavy industry Category.
Apart from above, much other local & international recognition have been achieved by the group.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS :
1) Mr. K.M.Rezaul Hasanat Chairman & CEO of Viyellatex Group. Mr. Hasanat is a renowned sports personality and well-known Golfer, Champion of FUWANG Cup 2000 and Runner-up of TRANSCOM Cup 2003.
2) Mr. Ahasan Kabir Khan Vice Chairman of Viyellatex Group and Managing Director of Interfab Shirt Mfg. ltd.3) Mrs. Kaniz Fatema Zareen Director Viyellatex Group.
4) Amina Salima Khan Director Viyellatex Group.
Exporting Market: European countries, Japan, Australia, Canada, USA
Major Products VS Customer Base (Knit):
| Product Type Ratio | Name of Buyer | Supply (%) |
| Men’s wear= 50% Lady’s wear= 30% School & Kids wear = 20% | G-Star | 35% |
| Puma | 25% | |
| Marks & Spencer | 15% | |
| S.Oliver | 10% | |
| Esprit | 4.5% | |
| Gerry Webber | 5% | |
| Others | 5.5% |
Major Products VS Customer Base (Woven):
| Product Type Ratio | Name of Buyer | Supply (%) |
| Men’s wear = 50% School & Kids wear = 30% Lady’s wear = 20%
| Marks & Spencer | 40% |
| PVH | 35% | |
| WWSA | 10% | |
| Esprit | 5% | |
| Tesco | 5% | |
| Others | 5% |
Employee Relations
| Management Staff | |
| BSC Engineers | 97 |
| ACA/CA/FCMA/CMA | 14 |
| MBA and Masters | 123 |
| BBA & Graduates | 86 |
| MBBS | 03 |
| Diploma | 21 |
| Others | 42 |
| Total | 386 |
Total Employee: 13,000
Facilities & Benefits
| 20 % higher salary | 5% profit sharing with workers |
| Free lunch for all | Provident Fund |
| Staff Canteen and Café | Service Benefits |
| Transport Facilities | Group Insurance (Life) |
| Medical Services | Hospitalization Scheme |
| Corporate Library | Child Care facilities |
| GYM | |
Viyellatex Corporate Social Responsibility Policy:
Viyellatex believes to reach its Vision, company need to emphasis on sustainable growth and for sustainable growth a higher degree of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is inevitable. Viyellatex group believes CSR is a dynamic process and it always tries to align with its Vision & Values.
Viyellatex CSR commitments are:
• Conduct business with transparency and integrity
• Comply with all legal requirements to conduct business
• Emphasizing and rewarding for better performance
• To become environment friendly
• Emphasizing on the uplifting the local community
• Focusing on improved service to the customers & stakeholders
Viyellatex Social & Community development initiatives on-going and past:
Apart from, creating more than 13000 job opportunities for the country, Viyellatex Group also concern about its corporate social responsibilities and they are engaged in multifaceted activities like educational, social & free health care program.
Green (Environment) initiative:
Viyellatex is most renowned environment friendly textile production facility in the world. Our renowned environment initiatives have been well recognized not only by other international business organization but also by World Bank & Asian Development Bank as well.
