Managing Director of RFL Group RN Paul launches 'Safemate' helmet at a hotel in the capital on Thursday. RFL, the country's leading business conglomerate, has introduced a line of motorcycle helmets to the market with the aim of delivering high-quality product within the purchasing power of people.
RN Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, unveiled the cover of 'Safemate' helmet, manufactured for the first time in the country, at a hotel in the capital on Thursday, says a press release.
This helmet is being produced in the factory of Durable Plastic Limited, a sister concern of RFL Group, located in Palash, Narsingdi. The factory has an annual production capacity of over 120,000 pieces. Initially, around Tk 200 million has been invested in this factory.
Currently, the annual helmet market in the country is over Tk 5.0 billion. Almost all helmets used in Bangladesh are imported. About 60 per cent of imported helmets come from India and the remaining 40 per cent from China.
Initially, two types of Safemate helmets will be available in the market. The half face helmet will have a maximum retail price of Tk 1,400 and the full face helmet will have a maximum retail price of Tk 2,250.
Safemate helmets are available at superstores apart from shops that sell bike accessories and helmets.
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