Published: 12:18 AM, 21 October 2026
BEPZA hosts 'Meet the Investors' in Ctg with local, foreign investors
With the motto "Dialogue, Partnership, and Shared Growth", the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) organized a "Meet the Investors" event for investors in the Chattogram region.
The program aimed to foster closer communication with investors, strengthen mutual cooperation, and address future challenges in industrial operation.
Held today at a Hotel in Chattogram, over a hundred local and foreign investors from Chattogram EPZ, Karnaphuli EPZ, Comilla EPZ, BEPZA Economic Zone-01 and BEPZA Economic Zone-02, participated in the event, according to a press release.
This 'Meet the Investors' program in Chattogram is BEPZA's second event of the year. On 10 October 2026, BEPZA hosted a similar 'Meet the Investors' event in Dhaka, featuring investors from Dhaka EPZ, Adamjee EPZ, Uttara EPZ, Mongla EPZ, and Ishwardi EPZ.
During that event, three specialized Country Desks for investors from China, South Korea, and Japan were launched to provide faster, more precise and efficient services to foreign investors.
These specialized desks were established to streamline communication with existing and potential investors from BEPZA's top three investing nations, China, South Korea, and Japan, offer direct assistance tailored to their investment needs, and simplify the investment process.
In continuation of these efforts, this event was organized to enhance mutual communication and engagement with existing investors of EPZs and the Economic Zones under BEPZA in Chattogram region.
Welcoming the participants, BEPZA Executive Chairman Major General Mohammad Moazzem Hossain, ndc, afwc, psc, G, MPhil, said, "Communication is the highest form of respect and today's gathering will help us strengthen our partnerships, listen directly to our investors, understand their concerns and expectations, and explore ways to make our investment environment more competitive and business-friendly."
Referring to global trade uncertainties and economic challenges, BEPZA Executive Chairman said we meet at a challenging time as global geopolitics disrupt energy markets and supply chains, driving up business costs worldwide.
Expressing deep gratitude to the investors he said that you are keeping this economy thriving through resilience and optimism even while navigating power
and infrastructure hurdles.
"Your stubborn optimism, unflinching courage, brilliance and decency have kept this economy alive. We are proud of you.
Praising the mastery of workers in producing diversified products, the Executive Chairman expressed gratitude to them, said that from high-end apparel and NATO military logistics to fashion wear on international ramps and bridal gowns in Nordic countries, everything is crafted in our EPZs.
Referring to the workers' skilled hands, he further added, "Our workers' craftsmanship is spectacular: In the EPZs, they are producing world-class shoes, garments, jewellery, spectacles, bags, safety gear, bridal wear, even uniforms for peace."
The Executive Chairman said that BEPZA had achieved notable success despite the challenging circumstances. During FY 2025-26, BEPZA signed investment
agreements with 36 enterprises. In the same fiscal year, exports from BEPZA's zones reached US$ 8.41 billion, marking a 2.22 per cent increase over the previous fiscal year.
He stated that the declaration of BEPZA Economic Zone-1, BEPZA Economic Zone-2, Jashore EPZ and Patuakhali EPZ as full-fledged zones was another significant milestone of the year. He called upon investors to expand their business operations in these new zones in collaboration with their supply-chain partners.
Addressing the investors, he said, "BEPZA has always regarded investors as valued partners. Your valuable feedback strengthens our strategies. I assure you that BEPZA stands beside you at every step and will continue to support you in overcoming any challenges."
During the event, Member (Investment Promotion) Md. Tanvir Hossain presented the Authority's key achievements and progress during FY 2025-26.
His presentation covered investment attraction, export growth, employment
generation, new investment agreements, BEPZA's contribution per acre of land, technology and knowledge transfer through EPZ enterprises, recent initiatives
for workers' welfare, measures to simplify investor services, and policy and procedural improvements aimed at creating a more investment-friendly
environment.
He also highlighted progress in the development of BEPZA Economic Zones and the new EPZs in Jashore and Patuakhali, inviting investors to explore opportunities in these zones.
Referring to the limited availability of land in BEPZA's operational zones, the Member (Investment Promotion) said that BEPZA was making a significant contribution to the national economy by ensuring the optimal utilization of this limited resource.
He said, "Through the optimal use of this limited land, BEPZA has attracted US$ 3 million in investment per acre of land, while simultaneously generating
an annual return of BDT 13.82 crore per acre."
In a presentation titled "A legacy of Trust, A future of Equity: Challenges and the Way Forward," Additional Executive Director (Enterprise Services & Industrial Relations) of BEPZA, Md. Nazmul Islam Bhuiyan, highlighted various initiatives of BEPZA regarding EPZ workers' welfare, worker-employer
relations, labour law reform, and addressing future challenges.
He underscored BEPZA's progress in maintaining an investment friendly
environment, amending the "Bangladesh EPZ Labour Act, 2019" in line with international labour standards, and expanding investor services through
digital transformation.
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