economic zones

Blow for private economic zones, hi-tech parks as tax benefits go

Currently, investors in the EZs and hi-tech parks qualify for a tax break for a decade starting from the first year of their operations. They are entitled to a full tax waiver in the first three years.

Investors in hi-tech parks, EZs may lose tax benefits

Investors in the economic zones and hi-tech parks in Bangladesh may see an end to the zero-duty benefit on imports of capital machinery, components and construction materials next fiscal year.

No power, gas supply for new factories outside economic zones

The central bank also directed banks to ensure mandatory clearance certificates from utility service providers before approving loans.

Govt to shell out Tk 1,914cr to set up 5 jetties

The government is going to undertake a major project to set up five jetties and necessary infrastructure in the economic zones in the country’s south-eastern part to ensure the comfortable and safe movement of people and landing facilities and boost tourism.

Industries Outside Economic Zones: No new electricity, gas connections

Factories outside economic zones and designated places would not get new gas and electricity connections, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid yesterday.

PM urges expatriates to invest in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh expatriates can come up with their investment in the country's 100 economic zones alongside foreign investors.

Development works of 10 economic zones begin

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurates the development activities of 10 economic zones began today, aiming to boost both foreign and domestic investment in the country.

100 economic zones to be set up in 15 years

The government has set an ambitious target of setting up 100 economic zones in the next 15 years, says the finance minister in his budget speech today.

June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024

Blow for private economic zones, hi-tech parks as tax benefits go

Currently, investors in the EZs and hi-tech parks qualify for a tax break for a decade starting from the first year of their operations. They are entitled to a full tax waiver in the first three years.

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024

Investors in hi-tech parks, EZs may lose tax benefits

Investors in the economic zones and hi-tech parks in Bangladesh may see an end to the zero-duty benefit on imports of capital machinery, components and construction materials next fiscal year.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

No power, gas supply for new factories outside economic zones

The central bank also directed banks to ensure mandatory clearance certificates from utility service providers before approving loans.

November 8, 2022
November 8, 2022

Govt to shell out Tk 1,914cr to set up 5 jetties

The government is going to undertake a major project to set up five jetties and necessary infrastructure in the economic zones in the country’s south-eastern part to ensure the comfortable and safe movement of people and landing facilities and boost tourism.

July 16, 2019
July 16, 2019

Industries Outside Economic Zones: No new electricity, gas connections

Factories outside economic zones and designated places would not get new gas and electricity connections, said State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid yesterday.

February 26, 2019
February 26, 2019

PM urges expatriates to invest in Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says Bangladesh expatriates can come up with their investment in the country's 100 economic zones alongside foreign investors.

February 28, 2016
February 28, 2016

Development works of 10 economic zones begin

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina formally inaugurates the development activities of 10 economic zones began today, aiming to boost both foreign and domestic investment in the country.

June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015

100 economic zones to be set up in 15 years

The government has set an ambitious target of setting up 100 economic zones in the next 15 years, says the finance minister in his budget speech today.