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Mongla Export Processing Zone

Coordinates: 22°29′06″N 89°36′07″E / 22.485°N 89.602°E / 22.485; 89.602
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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. It is currently being led by its Executive Director, The Honorable K. M. Mahbub-e-Sobhani.

History

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Mongla Export Processing Zone was inaugurated 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 been complimented for housing some industrially fruitful corporations.[6] Mongla EPZ performance has been well above government expectations.[7]

See also

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References

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  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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22°29′06″N 89°36′07″E / 22.485°N 89.602°E / 22.485; 89.602