Mongla Export Processing Zone
Mongla Export Processing Zone or Mongla EPZ (Bengali: মংলা রপ্তানী প্রক্রিয়াকরণ এলাকা) is one of the eight export processing zones under the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA). It is located in Mongla and is adjacent to the Port of Mongla. It is currently being led by its Executive Director, The Honorable K. M. Mahbub-e-Sobhani.
History
Mongla Export Processing Zone was inaugurated on 23 May 1998. The zone has received investment from 29 companies as of 2015, of which 16 have gone into production and rest are under construction. The zone has been complimented for housing some industrially fruitful corporations. Mongla EPZ performance has been well above government expectations.
See also
References
- ^ Husain, Ishtiaq (2016-10-16). "Caab to hire consulstant for proposed airport in Bagerhat". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
- ^ "Korean firm to invest $25m in Mongla EPZ". The Daily Star. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
- ^ "Jobs in EPZ increase". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
- ^ "Mongla EPZ fails to attract investors". The Independent (Bangladesh newspaper). 18 April 2003.
- ^ "$21.5m leather plant at Mongla EPZ". The Daily Star. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
- ^ "Critical area at a stake". The Daily Star. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
- ^ "The quiet industrial zones". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
External links
- "Profile of Mongla EPZ". Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority. Retrieved 22 October 2016.