Root Group of Companies has launched a Swiss technology-based health protective gear known as ‘Corona Killer’ fabrics in Bangladesh. The initiative would make Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry stand out in the world.

Prof Dr Kamrul Hasan Khan, former Vice Chancellor, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU); Prof Dr Shahidullah Sikder, former Pro-VC, BSMMU; Prof Dr Be-Nazir Ahmed, Infectious Diseases Specialist; Prof Goutam Buddha Das, Vice Chancellor, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Science University (CVASU), among others were present at the event. Mohammad Razzakul Hossen Tutul, managing director, Root Group of Companies; and Bashar Khan, CEO of the company, including buyers from a few foreign brands were also present at the launch event.

Selim Omrao Khan, media advisor of Root Group of Companies and a journalist, claimed with a special combination of advanced silver and vesicle technology, ‘Corona Killer’ has proven to deactivate most viruses including coronavirus in the shortest possible time, the company representatives Mohammad Razzakul Hossen Tutul, Managing Director, Root Group of Companies informed that Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University will conclude a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for research in this regard. Root Group will provide funds for the research. Corona Killer can be applied to health protective gears like PPE, face mask, Isolation gowns, shoe cover, denim, non-denim, pants, shirts, ladies wear, t-shirts, polo shirts, home textiles, hospital uniforms and air filters.