Mongla Export Processing Zone

Mongla Export Processing Zone or Mongla EPZ[1] (Bengali: মংলা রপ্তানী প্রক্রিয়াকরণ এলাকা) is one of the eight export processing zones under the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA).[2][3] It is located in Mongla and is adjacent to the Port of Mongla.

History

Mongla Export Processing Zone was inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 23 May 1998.[4] The zone has received investment from 29 companies as of 2015, of which 16 have gone into production and rest are under construction.[5] The zone has faced criticism for housing some environmentally harmful industries.[6] Mongla EPZ performance has been below government expectations.[7]

See also

References
  1. Husain, Ishtiaq (2016-10-16). "Caab to hire consulstant for proposed airport in Bagerhat". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  2. "Korean firm to invest $25m in Mongla EPZ". The Daily Star. 2016-03-01. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  3. "Jobs in EPZ increase". Prothom Alo. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  4. "Mongla EPZ fails to attract investors". The Independent (Bangladesh newspaper). 18 April 2003.
  5. "$21.5m leather plant at Mongla EPZ". The Daily Star. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  6. "Critical area at a stake". The Daily Star. 2016-10-04. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
  7. "The quiet industrial zones". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2016-10-30.

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