About – Viyellatex Group – Bridging Progress and Sustainability

Our Story

It all started as a small family business of knit apparel manufacturing in 1996 and since then has evolved into a rapidly growing multi-dimensional conglomerate. Viyellatex Group considers itself as an end-to-end apparel solution provider, starting from sourcing the cotton and going all the way to providing logistical services to its’ clients.

The company itself is entirely family owned and employs over 300 Management staff and over 15,000 workers. With a vertically integrated setup, the incorporation of advanced technology and a proficient management team, Viyellatex is emerging strongly as one of the most regarded organizations in the country. Looking ahead, Viyellatex is focusing more towards the front-end of the chain: the end customer. It has further diversified, expanding its presence towards other ventures such as tea production, agriculture, engineering, power generation and educational services.

Viyellatex has one of the best, dedicated and skilled workforces in the country. These are the people with the best talents, commitments, and expertise with the blend of experience and enthusiasm. They work hard closely with stakeholders and are fully committed to deliver the best results, ensuring their satisfaction underpinned by the Viyellatex Values

Vision & Mission

Vision

“To be the most regarded company”

Mission

We strive to provide quality services on time, based on best practices for the satisfaction of our Partners & Stakeholders. We foster friendly working environment through open communication and mutual respect. We encourage initiative, innovation and teamwork. Workers welfare and rights is our premier focus. We are committed for cleaner and greener environment. We are driven by our responsibility to the society as a Corporate Body.

Values

Integrity
Fairness
Innovation
Environment
Commitment
Customer satisfaction

The Board

Commencing from humble beginnings, Viyellatex evolved into a group of companies under the leadership and governance of Mr. K.M. Rezaul Hasanat, Chairman and CEO of the Group and the Vice-Chairman Mr. Ahasan Kabir Khan. Ms. Kaniz Fatema Zareen and Ms. Amina Salima Khan are the other two directors of the group. The Board of Directors are the highest government body, responsible for constructing the strategic planning of the company; these plans are implemented by the Executive Board. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman, directors, business unit & function heads constitute the Executive Board. The decisions are then delegated to the respective concerned departments of each business unit and business function for full implementation.

Executive Board

The Executive Board constructs and facilitates strategic decisions regarding the Group’s current and future action plans. It is a think tank where previous Executive Board decisions are reviewed and assessments are made on budget assumptions, workers’ welfare issues, meeting buyers’ demands, HR and compliance related issues, production and planning, cost management etc. The board identifies the main challenges and discovers measures to resolve them; moreover, they develop new ideas to streamline management and suggest improvements and enhancements for the Group.

To address and resolve exclusive matters, the Executive Board meeting is held every month. The members of the Executive Board: -

K M Rezaul Hasanat Chairman and CEO

Mr. David Hasanat is the founder Chairman and CEO of Viyellatex group. He has been a pioneer in his industry in implementing numerous green initiatives, which led him to be elected as the President of the steering committee of the United Nations Global Compact Bangladesh Network in 2012. He is also on the Advisory Board of the UNIDO Green Industry Platform where he has pledged his company to be carbon neutral. He has received numerous recognitions namely Business Person of the Year in 2007, CSR Award in 2008, Climate Award in 2010 among many others. Mr. Hasanat is also an independent Director of Bata. In 2014, after a lifetime of ensuring positive initiatives for the people and planet, Mr. Hasanat was awarded the Centenary Award by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MCCI) in 2014 for his significant role in Green Business in Bangladesh.

Ahasan Kabir Khan Vice Chairman and Sponsor Director

Mr Ahasan is the Vice Chairman and Sponsor Director of VIYELLATEX group. In 1998, he started Interfab Shirt Manufacturing Ltd with Mr. Rezaul Hasanat; in 2002, they conjointly inaugurated VIYELLATEX Ltd. Govt recognized CIP (Commercially Important Person), Mr. Ahasan is the member of the board of several social and charity organizations in Bangladesh and a director of Aplha Islami Life Insurance Limited. He has received numerous awards such as HSBC Export Excellence Award.

Abu Haider Rumy MD and COO, Fashion Plastic & Packaging Limited

Mr. Rumy is the MD and COO of Fashion Plastic & Packaging Limited. After completing MSS, Mr. Rumy started his own business in 1996. In 2003, he merged his business with VIYELLATEX group as a state-of-the-art/advanced manufacturer and supplier of garments accessories.

Kaniz Fatema Zareen Chairperson, Pledge Harbor International School

Ms. Zareen is a Non-Executive Sponsor Director of VIYELLATEX group. After completing post-graduation in Psychology, she commenced on her career as a Teacher in a renowned private school. She is the Chief Advisor of the Counselling and Employee Assistance (CEA) Department of VIYELLATEX and supervises the crucial sector of employee counselling. She is very adept in handling grievances of the factory workers and is extremely proficient in creating an atmosphere of tranquillity. As she has got a MSc. and an M.Phil. in child psychology, she is the Chairperson of Pledge Harbor International School.
She also oversees BIKASH School as a board of trustee, a special school for physically challenged and underprivileged children in the community. Being a philanthropist, she dynamically works to develop the education sector in Bangladesh. Moreover, all philanthropy, CSR events and programs of VIYELLATEX group, such as blood donations, eye camps, and NID camps are regulated under her supervision.

Amir Hasanat Director, Viyellatex Group

Mr. Amir Hasanat is elder son of Mr. K.M. Rezaul Hasanat, Managing Director and Mrs. Kaniz Fatema Zareen, Director of Viyellatex Ltd. Mr. Amir Hasanat has joined in Viyellatex Group as Executive Assistant on 24^th December 2015. Within a very short span of time he learns the business process of Composite Textile, Garments, Spinning, and Power sectors widely and also gather excellent command over administration, finance, marketing and production area of business. Before joining in Viyellatex Group Mr. Amir has completed his IB Diploma from International School of Dhaka. (ISD). He received his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Economics from Northeastern University in Boston. During his time there he completed one year of co-operative studies at Standard Chartered Bank in Dhaka and one of the oldest law firms, Choate Hall Stuart, in Boston. USA. He became a Director and Shareholder of the group in early 2019.

Yaman Hasanat Director, Viyellatex Group

Mr. Yaman Hasanat is the younger son of Mr. K.M. Rezaul Hasanat, Managing Director and Mrs. Kaniz Fatema Zareen, Director of Viyellatex Ltd. Mr. Yaman Hasanat has joined in Viyellatex Group as an Executive Assistant on 23rd July 2017. He has gained experience and exposure in various industries such as Garments, Textiles, Spinning, Tea Plantations, Logistics, Education, and Power Generation in a short span of time. From a young age, he has been groomed to oversee the overall organization and its sub-functions in administration, finance, marketing, and legal. Before joining Viyellatex Group Mr. Yaman received his bachelor’s degree in Supply chain Management and Management Information Systems from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Having excelled in his studies, Mr. Yaman finished university 1 year early and joined the family business early on without any prior work experience. He became a Director and Shareholder of the group in early 2022.

Certifications

ISO 14001:2004 Environment Management System
Oeko-Tex Standard 100
FLO-CERT GmbH
BASF Carbon Footprint of Textiles
GOTS scope by Control Union Certifications
Cotton USA by Cotton Council International
Cotton Made In Africa by Aid by Trade Foundation
OE100 scope by Control Union Certifications
OEblend scope by Control Union Certifications
Lab Accreditation by Marks and Spencer
Lab Accreditation by Puma