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Published on November 11, 2015
The government has already selected places for 46 economic zones and approved an attractive package for local and foreign investors, she said adding that the economic zones would create a new era in attracting local and foreign investment, industrialization and creating employment opportunities.
The prime minister said this in replying to a question from treasury bench member Quamrul Ashraf Khan during Prime Minister's question answer session in the parliament today.
Sheikh Hasina said the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) has so far allocated 6,746.03 acres of land for five economic zones at Mongla, Mirersarai, Sabrang-Cox's Bazar, Anwara and Habiganj.
Allocation of khas land for other economic zones remains under process along with acquisition of private lands, she said.
The prime minister said a total of 45 projects in various sector are now under process for implementation with an estimated cost of US $ 15 billion. The investors get one-stop service while uninterrupted power supply would be ensured in the economic zones, she said.
The economic zones would be brought under national gas and LGN network and road connection, she said adding that the government would introduce Investment Award for special contribution in the area of investment.
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