Draft:Ishwardi Export Processing Zone
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| Company type | Export Processing Zone |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Parks and Zones |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Pakshi, Pabna District, Bangladesh |
Area served | Bangladesh |
| Products | Industrial Plots, Standard Factory Buildings |
Number of employees | 17,125[1] |
| Parent | Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority |
| Website | Official Website |
Ishwardi Export Processing Zone (Ishwardi EPZ) is a specialised Export Processing Zone (EPZ) located in Pakshi, Pabna District, Bangladesh.[2] It was established in 2001 and operates under the management of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (BEPZA).[3] The zone is strategically located near key transportation hubs, making it an attractive destination for investors.[4] It is the third biggest economic zone in Bangladesh.[5]
Amenities provided
[edit]It is a duty-free area where raw materials can be imported completely duty-free: the products can be exported abroad completely duty-free.[6] There is an 11 KV sub-station for water supply system and electricity through BEPZA authority for supply to industrial establishments; It is also used as a fuel through the Western Region Gas Authority.
Export
[edit]Over the past six years, BEPZA has achieved a 129.55% growth in investment, 155.95% in exports, and 112.30% in employment.
Location
[edit]Ishwardi EPZ is situated in Pakshi, Pabna, with convenient access to major infrastructure[7]
- 10.60 km from Ishwardi Airport.
- 130 km from Bangabandhu Bridge.
- 220 km from Dhaka.
- 280 km from Mongla Port.
- 484 km from Chittagong Port.
Profile of the Zone
[edit]- Total Area: 309 acres[8]
- Number of Industrial Plots: 324 (average size: 2000 sqm each)
- Standard Factory Buildings (SFB): 64,576.00 sqm (total)
- Tariff for Plots: US $1.40 per sqm per year
- Tariff for SFBs: US $1.75 per sqm per month
Utility Services
[edit]Ishwardi EPZ provides various utility services to support industrial operations:[3]
- Water Supply: Managed by the zone's own water supply system.
- Gas Supply: Provided by Pashchimanchal Gas Company Ltd.
- Power Supply: Available through the zone's own sub-station (11kV, 3-phase, 50 cycles/sec).
References
[edit]- ^ "Number of employees in Ishwardi EPZ". Protidiner Bangladesh. 2023-05-21. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Ishwardi EPZ Profile". BEPZA. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ a b "Ishwardi Export Processing Zone". Archived from the original on 29 June 2015. Retrieved 17 June 2015. Cite error: The named reference "BEPZA" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Chinese company invests in IEPZ". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ "Ishwardi EPZ is the third biggest EPZ in Bangladesh". Textile Engineers. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "EPZs in Every District Will Be a Source of Pride". BD Pratidin. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Ishwardi Export Processing Zone". Pabna Government. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "Ishwardi EPZ yet to reach potential". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 10 February 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
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