Five state-run economic zones have received $22.17 billion investment proposals, which are expected to generate employment opportunities for around 8.16 lakh people.
The economic zones are: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN), Srihatta Economic Zone, Jamalpur Economic Zone, Moheshkhali Economic Zone and Sabrang Tourism Park.
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Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) Executive Chairman Shaikh Yusuf Harun disclosed the information today at a press meet organised by the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) in Dhaka.
“We have already got $22.17 billion investment in our five state-run economic zones and leased out 6,084 acres of lands to 177 investors,” said Harun.
Apart from that, 12 licensee awarded private economic zones got investment of over $4 billion, he said.
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