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[[Image: Jamindar Ginni Dolls from Aarong by Ragib Hasan.jpg|thumb|[[Zamindar]] ginny dolls on sale at an Aarong store]][[Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection|Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection (DNCRP)]] fined Tk4.5 lakh to [[Uttara (town)|Uttara]] outlet of Aarong and closed it for a day for selling same products in double price within a gap of five days. Following on a client's complaint that Aarong was selling a panjabi after nearly doubling its price, DNCRP officials visited the chain's flagship store on Jashimuddin Avenue at Uttara on 31 May 2019 and fined them after finding the allegation to be true. Monjur Mohammad Shahriar, deputy director of Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection (DNCRP) led the drive but he was transferred later.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/202195|title=Aarong Uttara outlet fined, closed for 24hrs|date=4 June 2019|work=The Independent|access-date=9 June 2019}}</ref> |
[[Image: Jamindar Ginni Dolls from Aarong by Ragib Hasan.jpg|thumb|[[Zamindar]] ginny dolls on sale at an Aarong store]][[Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection|Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection (DNCRP)]] fined Tk4.5 lakh to [[Uttara (town)|Uttara]] outlet of Aarong and closed it for a day for selling same products in double price within a gap of five days. Following on a client's complaint that Aarong was selling a panjabi after nearly doubling its price, DNCRP officials visited the chain's flagship store on Jashimuddin Avenue at Uttara on 31 May 2019 and fined them after finding the allegation to be true. Monjur Mohammad Shahriar, deputy director of Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection (DNCRP) led the drive but he was transferred later.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/202195|title=Aarong Uttara outlet fined, closed for 24hrs|date=4 June 2019|work=The Independent|access-date=9 June 2019}}</ref> |
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Asif Mahtab, a part-time teacher of BRAC University<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/controversy-over-inclusion-of-transgender-chapter-130070|title=Controversy over inclusion of ‘transgender’ chapter|website=bangladeshpost.net}}</ref> held a teacher's conference in January 2024 following the continuation of the textbook controversy in Bangladesh, demonstrated anti-[[transgenderism]] by tearing the pages of the seventh grade textbook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/two-pages-ripped-entire-nation-torn-apart-3527246|title=Two pages ripped, an entire nation torn apart|first=Sadman|last=Sakib|date=24 January 2024|website=[[The Daily Star]]}}</ref> In response to this protest, BRAC University authorities fired Asif Mahtab.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/223500/brac-univ-teacher-asif-terminated|title=BRAC Univ teacher Asif terminated|date=21 April 2024|website=www.newagebd.net}}</ref> When the incident went viral on social media, many criticized BRAC and called for a boycott of all [[BRAC ( |
Asif Mahtab, a part-time teacher of BRAC University<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bangladeshpost.net/posts/controversy-over-inclusion-of-transgender-chapter-130070|title=Controversy over inclusion of ‘transgender’ chapter|website=bangladeshpost.net}}</ref> held a teacher's conference in January 2024 following the continuation of the textbook controversy in Bangladesh, demonstrated anti-[[transgenderism]] by tearing the pages of the seventh grade textbook.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/two-pages-ripped-entire-nation-torn-apart-3527246|title=Two pages ripped, an entire nation torn apart|first=Sadman|last=Sakib|date=24 January 2024|website=[[The Daily Star]]}}</ref> In response to this protest, BRAC University authorities fired Asif Mahtab.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newagebd.net/article/223500/brac-univ-teacher-asif-terminated|title=BRAC Univ teacher Asif terminated|date=21 April 2024|website=www.newagebd.net}}</ref> When the incident went viral on social media, many criticized BRAC and called for a boycott of all [[BRAC (organisation)|BRAC-related products and services]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-04-01/aarong-responds-to-criticism|title=Aarong responds to criticism}}</ref> In addition, the Islamic Movement Bangladesh called for a boycott of Aarong and [[Brac University]] as part of the anti-transformation protest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/bengali/univ-fires-teacher-opposing-transgender-in-textbook-01222024152402.html|title=Inclusion of transgender rights chapter in Bangladesh school textbooks sparks debate|website=Benar News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-01-23/a-1b8ae6ff8d|title=Outrage at Mahtab's Dismissal: Students close B...}}</ref> |
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In the protest rally, the students announced a boycott of all BRAC-related products, services and university classes. In addition, the Islamic Movement Bangladesh called for a boycott of Aarong and BRAC universities as part of the anti-transformation protest.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/bengali/univ-fires-teacher-opposing-transgender-in-textbook-01222024152402.html|title=Inclusion of transgender rights chapter in Bangladesh school textbooks sparks debate|website=Benar News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.somoynews.tv/news/2024-01-23/a-1b8ae6ff8d|title=Outrage at Mahtab's Dismissal: Students close B...}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Retail Fashion Brand |
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| Industry | Design, sales of clothing, accessories, jewellery, home goods, development, economic empowerment of women |
| Founded | Dhaka, Bangladesh (18 December 1978) |
| Founder | Ayesha Abed Martha Chen |
| Headquarters | , Bangladesh |
Area served | Bangladesh |
Key people | Tamara Hasan Abed (Managing Director) Mohammad Ashraful Alam (Chief Operating Officer) Rajesh Khajuria (Head of Design) Sasi Kumar (Associate Director, AAF) Nil Ratan Karmakar FCA (Head of Finance & Accounts) |
| Products | Clothing Jewellery Fabric Non-textile craft Leather goods Footwear Houseware |
| Revenue |  US 350 million (2018) |
| Website | www |
Aarong (Bengali: আড়ং, lit. 'Village Fair') is a social enterprise chain of Bangladeshi department stores specializing in Bengali ethnic wear and handicrafts. It is owned by the non-profit development agency BRAC, and employs thousands of rural artisans across the country. It currently operates twenty-one outlets in nine Bangladeshi metropolitan cities.
Allegations
Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection (DNCRP) fined Tk4.5 lakh to Uttara outlet of Aarong and closed it for a day for selling same products in double price within a gap of five days. Following on a client's complaint that Aarong was selling a panjabi after nearly doubling its price, DNCRP officials visited the chain's flagship store on Jashimuddin Avenue at Uttara on 31 May 2019 and fined them after finding the allegation to be true. Monjur Mohammad Shahriar, deputy director of Directorate of National Consumers Rights Protection (DNCRP) led the drive but he was transferred later.[1]
Asif Mahtab, a part-time teacher of BRAC University[2] held a teacher's conference in January 2024 following the continuation of the textbook controversy in Bangladesh, demonstrated anti-transgenderism by tearing the pages of the seventh grade textbook.[3] In response to this protest, BRAC University authorities fired Asif Mahtab.[4] When the incident went viral on social media, many criticized BRAC and called for a boycott of all BRAC-related products and services.[5] In addition, the Islamic Movement Bangladesh called for a boycott of Aarong and Brac University as part of the anti-transformation protest.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Aarong Uttara outlet fined, closed for 24hrs". The Independent. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2019.
- ^ "Controversy over inclusion of 'transgender' chapter". bangladeshpost.net.
- ^ Sakib, Sadman (24 January 2024). "Two pages ripped, an entire nation torn apart". The Daily Star.
- ^ "BRAC Univ teacher Asif terminated". www.newagebd.net. 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Aarong responds to criticism".
- ^ "Inclusion of transgender rights chapter in Bangladesh school textbooks sparks debate". Benar News.
- ^ "Outrage at Mahtab's Dismissal: Students close B..."
