Export Processing Zones
Export Processing Zones (EPZs) are export oriented industrial enclaves which provide the infrastructures, the facilities, administrative and support services for a wide variety of enterprises. Bangladesh’s highly successful EPZs in Dhaka and Chittagong are now complemented by new EPZ developments and other valuable real estate developments around the country.
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) is the official organ of the government to promote, attract and facilitate foreign investment in the Export Processing Zones. The primary objective of an EPZ is to provide special areas where potential investors would find a congenial investment climate, and location free from cumbersome procedures. Businesses from 32 countries have so far invested in the existing zones.
There are currently eight zones with others due to open in the next few years.
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2) EPZ-Chittagong
3) EPZ-Comilla
4) EPZ-Dhaka
5) EPZ-Ishwardi
6) EPZ-Karnaphuli
7) EPZ-Mongla
8) EPZ-Uttara
If you are interested in setting up your business in an EPZ, the Board of Investment will be pleased to advise you and introduce you to BEPZA.
EPZ benefits and incentives
The following are just some of the special incentives offered to businesses located in an EPZ:
v 10 year tax holidays.
v Concessionary tax for five years, after the first ten.
v Duty and tax free exports from the zone.
v Intra and inter zone exporting and sub-contracting.
v Fully serviced plots.
v Readymade factory buildings.
v Available infrastructure facilities.
v Warehouses and bonded areas.
v Duty free import of machinery, raw materials, construction materials
and spare parts.
v Sale of 10% finished product to domestic tariff area.
v Sale of 10% surplus raw material to domestic tariff area.
v Sale of 10% defective finished goods and domestic tariff area items.
v 100% backward linkage and accessories items are allowed to be sold
in export oriented industries (deemed as exports).
v Sale of old/scrap machineries in domestic market.
v Business and administration support services.
v Customs clearances on site.
v Recreational amenities.
Yearwise investment to EPZ
Year
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Investment (million US$)
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Total
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Current
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Cumulative
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2006-07
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152.37
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1,132.26
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2007-08
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302.19
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1,434.45
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2008-09
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148.03
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1,582.47
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2009-10 (April)
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158.11
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1,740.59
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Overview of EPZ
Name of EPZ
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No. of industries
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Investment
(m US$)
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Export
(m US$)
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Employment
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Manufacturing
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Under implementation
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Chittagong
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157
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34
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751.42
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10,998.03
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145,578
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Dhaka
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95
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25
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686.42
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8,991.51
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71,423
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Comilla
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21
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24
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90.70
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379.88
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6,533
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Mongla
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08
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09
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4.23
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43.25
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221
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Uttara
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06
|
01
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4.46
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1.59
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2,389
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Ishwardi
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07
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21
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25.49
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10.80
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2,075
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Adamjee
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15
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37
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80.01
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143.35
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8,983
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karnaphuli
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13
|
63
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66.97
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80.52
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9,014
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Total
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325
|
215
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1,709.64
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20,648.92
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246,216
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Source: Bangladesh Economic Review-2010 (Bangla version), Ministry of Finance
FDI Magazine's rankings
FDI Magazine of The Financial Times in March 2010 conducted a competition entitled “Global Ranking Competition of Economics Zones” based on the following nine categories of ranking:
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ü Best Economic Potential
ü Best Cost Effectiveness
ü Best Facilities
ü Best Transportation Link
ü Best Incentives
ü Best Promotion
ü Best Airport
ü Best Port
In the competition out of 700 Economic Zones globally 200 participated in the competition. All the zones were evaluated on a 10 point scale on the basis of some set criteria. Among the top 10 of the two categories Chittagong Export Processing Zone, Bangladesh scored 3rd position in the “Best Cost Effectiveness” and also 4th position in the “Best Economic Potential” for 2010-2011.
Source: FDI Magazine
EXPORT PROCESSING ZONES OF BANGLADESH
Adamjee Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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Adamjee Nagar, Shiddirgonj, Narayanganj.
15 Km form Dhaka city centers, 40 Km from Hazrat Shahjalal (R) Airport, 255 Kms from Chittagong Port.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 118.62 hectares (293 acres)
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Current Number of industrial plots : 200
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Number of industrial plots : 307 (Proposed)
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Size of each plot : 2000 sqm.
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Tariff : US $ 2.20 /sqm /year.
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Space of Standard Factory Building : 42737 sqm.
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Tariff : US $ 2.75 /sqm /month.
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Utility Services :
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Water Supply : Own water supply system.
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Tariff : Tk. 18.47 / cu-m.
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Gas Supply : From Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Company Ltd.
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Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m.
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Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec.
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Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
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(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US$)
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Contact Person :
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Project Director
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Email: a-epz@yahoo.com
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Contract Address :
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Adamjee Export Processing Zone , Adamjee Nagar,
Siddirgang, Narayangang
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Phone : +880 2 7692938, 880 2 7693187
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Fax : +880 2 7692939
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Chittagong Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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South Halishahar.
3.10 km from the sea port; 5.50 km from the main business center; 7.21 km from the Chittagong International Airport.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 183.37 hectares (453 acres)
Number of industrial plots : 454 Size of each plot : 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.20 / sqm / year. Space of Standard Factory Building : 60912.77 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.75 / sqm / month. Space of Warehouse : 2667.79 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.75 / sqm / month. |
Utility Services :
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Water Supply: From Chittagong WASA.
Storage Capacity: 7.26 million liters / day. Tariff : Tk. 19.40 / cu-m. Gas Supply: From Bakhrabad Gas System Ltd. Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply: 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $)
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Contact Person :
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General Manager
Email: cpz@ctg-bd.net
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Contract Address :
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Chittagong Export Processing Zone,
South Halishahar, Chittagong
Phone : +880 31 741446, +880 31 740919 Fax : +880 31 740031 |
Comilla Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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Comilla old Airport area.
167 km from Chittagong port, 97 km from Dhaka.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 108.28 hectares (267.46 acres)
Number of industrial plots : 211 Size of each plot: 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.20 / sqm / year. Space of Standard Factory Building : 27000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.75 / sqm /month. |
Utility Services :
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Water Supply : Own water supply system.
Tariff : Tk. 18.47 / cu-m. Gas Supply : From Bakhrabad Gas system Ltd. Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $)
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Contact Person :
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General Manager
Email: epzcom@bttb.net.bd
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Contract Address :
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Comilla Export Processing Zone, Airport Area, Comilla
Phone : +880 081 77055 Fax : +880 081 77056 |
Dhaka Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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Savar, P.S. Ashulia.
35 km from Dhaka city centre, 25 km from Hazrat Shahjalal (R) Airport. 304 Km from Chittagong Sea Port.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 143.84 hectares (346.51 acres)
Number of industrial plots : 388 Size of each plot : 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.20 /sqm /year. Space of Standard Factory Building : 79843.19 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.75 /sqm /month. Space of Warehouse : 2356 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.75 /sqm /month. |
Utility Services :
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Supply: Own water supply system.
Tariff : Tk. 18.47 / cu-m. Gas Supply: From Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Co. Ltd. Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $)
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Contact Person :
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General Manager
Email:
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Contract Address :
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Dhaka Export Processing Zone
Ganakbari, Savar, P.S. Ashulia, Dhaka
Phone : +880 2 7789002, +880 2 7789411 Fax : +880 2 7789003 |
Ishwardi Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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Pakshi, Ishwardi, Pabna.
3.7 km from Pakshi Bridge through by pass road, 10.60 km from Ishwardi Airport, 130 km from Jamuna Bridge, 220 km form Dhaka, 280 km from Mongla port, 110 km from Rajshahi Airport and 484 km from Chittagong port.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 124.99 hectares ( 308.77 acres )
Number of industrial plots : 158 (100 in 1st first phase ) Size of each plot : 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 1.00 / sqm / year. Space of Standard Factory Building : 18000 sqm. Tariff US $ 1.25 / sqm / month. |
Utility Services :
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Water Supply : Own supply network.
Tariff : Tk. 18.47 / cu-m. Gas Supply : From Paschimanchal Gas Company Ltd. Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $)
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Contact Person :
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General Manager
Email: bepzaisd@bttb.gov.bd
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Contract Address :
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Ishwardi Export Processing Zone
Ishwardi, Pabna.
Phone : +880 07326 63962
Fax : +880 07326 63824 |
Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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North Potenga and Halishahar.
Within 6 km from Chittagong Port, 10 km from main business center of Chittagong, 12 km from Shah Amanat International Airport, Chittagong.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 108.64 hectares (268.32 acres)
Number of industrial plots : 260 (100 in first phase) Size of each plot : 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 2.20 / sqm / year. |
Utility Services :
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Water Supply : From Chittogong WASA & through Own water treatment plant.
Tariff : Tk. 18.47 / cu-m. Gas Supply : From Bakhrabad Gas System Ltd. Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $)
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Contact Person :
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Project Director
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Contract Address :
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Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone , Karnaphuli, Chittagong
Phone : +880-31-801 069 Fax : +880-31-801 069 |
Mongla Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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Mongla port area, Bagerhat.
105 km from Jessore Airport and 397 km from Dhaka and 664 km from Chittagong port.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 186.21 hectares ( 460 acres Proposed )
Number of industrial plots : 124 ( first phase ) Size of each plot: 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 1.00 / sqm / year. Space of Standard Factory Building : 15000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 1.25 / sqm / month. |
Utility Services :
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Water Supply : Sweet water from Public Health Engineering Department and own supply network.
Tariff : Tk. 20.00 / cu-m. Gas Supply : From Shahbajpur Gas Field ( proposed ) Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles/sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh.
(Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $)
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Contact Person :
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General Manager
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Contract Address :
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Mongla Export Processing Zone
Mongla, Bagerhat
Phone : +880 04662 75199 Fax : +880 04662 75198 |
Uttara Export Processing Zone
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Location :
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Shongalshi, Nilphamari.
18 km from Syedpur Airport, 401 km from Dhaka, 650 km from Chittagong Port, 586 km from Mongla Sea Port.
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Profile of Zone :
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Zone area : 93.20 hectares (230.21 acres)
Number of industrial plots : 155 (first phase) Size of each plot : 2000 sqm. Tariff : US $ 1.00 / sqm / year. Space of Standard Factory Building : 18000 sqm. Tariff US $ 1.25 /sqm /month. |
Utility Services :
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Water Supply : Own water supply system.
Tariff : Tk. 18.47 / cu-m. Gas Supply : From Gas Transmission Company Ltd. Tariff : Tk. 5.76 / cu-m. Power Supply : 11 kv, 3 phase, 50 cycles / sec. Tariff : Tk. 4.18 / kwh. (Utilities will be charged at the current rate of US $) |
Contact Person :
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General Manager
Email: GM_UEPZ@yahoo.com
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Contract Address :
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Uttara Export Processing Zone , Shongalshi, Nilphamari
Phone : +880 0551 61586, +880 0551 61677 Fax : +880 0551 61468 |
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