The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has secured significant interest from both local and foreign investors, signing investment agreements with 26 companies in the first eight months of FY 2024-25 (July 2024–February 2025). These agreements account for a total investment of $418.73 million, despite ongoing political and global challenges reportedly.
BEPZA Executive Chairman Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman highlighted this development during an interview with BSS, discussing the overall investment climate and initiatives to attract more investors.
At present, BEPZA oversees 560 companies operating within its Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and Economic Zones (EZs). Out of these, 448 enterprises are fully operational, while 112 are under implementation.
During the July-February period of FY25, BEPZA statistics reveal that companies within its zones have already invested $173.78 million, of which $129.73 million came from Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
The eight EPZs and BEPZA Economic Zone collectively cover an area of 3,445 acres, attracting investments from 38 different countries. Given this success, the BEPZA chairman stressed the importance of expanding FDI in key sectors such as energy and infrastructure, ICT and electronics, agribusiness, food processing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and healthcare.
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Despite space limitations, infrastructure challenges, and outdated policies, BEPZA is actively working to overcome these barriers and enhance investment opportunities.
BEPZA has played a significant role in strengthening Bangladesh’s export sector. Enterprises operating within the eight EPZs exported goods worth $5,512.02 million during the first eight months of FY25. To further boost exports, BEPZA is planning to establish additional EPZs across the country.
Additionally, BEPZA has urged the government to introduce export subsidies for EPZ enterprises, which could help increase export volumes in the long run.
Bangladesh has emerged as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, with the highest number of green-certified factories in the world. BEPZA has been at the forefront of promoting green industrialization, with 26 factories in its EPZs receiving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
LEED certification, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a globally recognized rating system for environmentally sustainable buildings. It assesses energy efficiency, water conservation, air quality, and waste management, with four certification levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—Platinum being the highest achievement.
By prioritizing sustainability, BEPZA continues to set high environmental standards while driving industrial growth in Bangladesh.
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