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4 January - June, 2020

BEPZA Public School of IEPZ Starts Journey The initial journey of BEPZA Public School and College, Ishwardi EPZ has started in order to provide standard education to the children of officials, employees, & workers of IEPZ as well as the people living surrounding the EPZ. Major General S M Salahuddin Islam BP, SPP, ndc, psc, Executive Chairman of BEPZA formally inaugurated the school on 2 February 2020. Apart from attracting local & foreign investment, boosting export and generating employment, BEPZA has established Public School & Colleges in other EPZs to ensure quality life and standard education for the children BEPZA Chief inaugurating BEPZA Public school & College at IEPZ of workers and employees of the EPZs. BEPZA Celebrates Women’s Day MIST Commandant Visits CEPZ BEPZA celebrated International Women’s Day on EPZ Authority 8 March 2020 at BEPZA Complex with the theme of is working to transform the “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s EPZs into Green Zones. Rights.” BEPZA arranged a discussion meeting and For this, BEPZA has set up offered a lunch party with homemade delicious food prepared by the female employees of BEPZA. Environment Lab in the zones. Professionals of Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) are assisting BEPZA EC & MIST Commandant observing Lab BEPZA in technical aspects. Commandant of MIST Major General Md. Wahid-Uz-Zaman, ndc, aowc, psc, te visited BEPZA Chief & high officials cutting Women’s Day cakes at BEPZA Complex Environment Lab in CEPZ on 23 February 2020. Executive BEPZA Chief Major General S M Salahuddin Islam Chairman of BEPZA Major General S M Salahuddin Islam BP, BP, SPP, ndc, psc inaugurated the program by cutting a SPP, ndc, psc accompanied him. General Manager and other cake and presided over the meeting to emphasize on officials of Chattogram EPZ were present at this time. contribution of women which reflect on progress made all around the world. BEPZA Chief said that BEPZA Inaugurates Day Care Centre in Mujib Year women who work in both inside and outside The Executive simultaneously are lifetime fighters. We all should Chairman of support and appreciate them. BEPZA Major Nazma Binte Alamgir, GM (PR) advised the lady General S M employees to break the glass ceiling in her speech Salahuddin which specially affecting women to advancement in a Islam, BP, profession. In the meeting, CA&FO, Nafisa Banu said SPP, ndc, psc that every woman should have the equality to work launched a spontaneously with their co-worker. Childrens Day Care Centre at Among others, Member (Investment Promotion), BEPZA EC inaugurates Day Care Centre at BEPZA Complex BEPZA Zillur Rahman ndc, Member (Engineering) Complex, on 17 March 2020 remembering the Father of Mohammad Faruque Alam, Secretary Md. Nabirul the Nation Bangabandhu ’s Birth Islam also delivered their speeches in the meeting. Centennial. Members, Secretary and GMs of BEPZA were present during this time. Investment Promotion NEW MEMBERS IN BEPZA Finance Joint Secretary Md. Mahmudul Hossain Khan Nafisa Banu has joined as Member (Finance) of joined as Member (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA. She officially took over the charge on BEPZA on 22 June 2020. He replaced 1 June 2020. She was appointed to this post after Additional Secretary Mr. Zillur Rahman ndc. the recommendation of the meeting of the Before joining BEPZA, he was Member Superior Selection Board held on 11 May 2020 (Administration and Finance) of National approved by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Prior Housing Authority. Previously, he served as to joining as Member (Finance) of BEPZA, she Director of Bangladesh Rural Development Board. As Deputy served as the Chief Accounts and Finance Officer of the same Secretary he worked for the post of Procurement Officer in the authority since 2014. She joined BEPZA as Deputy Manager Higher Education Nomination Project. (Accounts) in1992. 5 Nafisa Banu has joined as Member (Finance) of BEPZA. She officially took over the charge on 1 June 2020. She was appointed to this post after the recommendation of the meeting of the Superior Selection Board held on 11 May 2020 approved by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Prior to joining as Member (Finance) of BEPZA, she served as the Chief Accounts and Finance Officer of the same authority since 2014. She joined BEPZA as Deputy Manager (Accounts) in1992.

January - June, 2020

EC’s Dynamism CEPZ: Executive Chairman of BEPZA Major General S M Salahuddin Islam BP, SPP, ndc, psc visited Chattogram EPZ on 29 January 2020.He inspected ongoing development work and BEPZA EZ CEPZ CEPZ CETP of the zone. BEPZA EZ: Development work of the BEPZA Economic Zone is progressing fast. The Executive Chairman visited the site on 24 February 2020 to observe the infrastructural development work of the zone. Project Director of the BEPZA EZ explained the latest status of the entire development work. Cum EPZ: BEPZA Chief visited a factory and BEPZA Public Cum EPZ Cum EPZ School and College of Cumilla EPZ on 2 March 2020. He talked with the students to know their aim of life and gave them valuable advice on their future plan. He also gave instructions to the General Manager of Cumilla EPZ to implement the development work timely. General Manager alongwith other officials were present during this time. KEPZ: BEPZA Chief visited Medical Centre of Karnaphuli EPZ on 23 February 2020. He talked with admitted patients and instructed medical officers to provide highest service to them. GM and other officials of KEPZ accompanied him. AEPZ: Executive Chairman of BEPZA visited Adamjee EPZ on 17 February 2020. He inspected a Car Seat Trim Cover manufacturing factory named T S Tech Bangladesh Ltd of Adamjee EPZ. He released fish fry in a pond of same EPZ KEPZ AEPZ along with GM & others officials of AEPZ. He also examined Fire Service Station and equipment facilities of the station and talked about emergency service. BEPZA Chief physically monitored ongoing development work of the zone. General Manager, AEPZ accompanied AEPZ AEPZ AEPZ him during this time. BEPZA Chief Inaugurates Win Pro Textile at IEPZ Chinese company M/s Win Pro Textile Mills Ltd., has started operation at Ishwardi EPZ. Executive Chairman of BEPZA Major General S M Salahuddin Islam BP, SPP, ndc, psc formally inaugurated the factory as the Chief Guest on 2 February 2020. This company will produce yarn with an investment of US$ 3.74 Million. It will create employment opportunity for 264 Bangladeshi nationals. In the welcome speech, Executive Chairman said, BEPZA is working constantly for socio-economic development of the country under the guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister. BEPZA Economic Zone will be started very soon. We are inviting investors from home & Executive Chairman, BEPZA addressing in Win Pro Tex. inauguration program abroad to invest in BEPZA Economic Zone, he added. Later on, BEPZA Chief went round the factory. Among others, Mohammad Lutfor Rahman, Customs Commissioner, Rajshahi, Mr. Jammy Kwok Chan, Chairman of Win Pro Textile Mills Ltd., Md. Tanvir Hossain, GM (IP) and Md. Abdul Alim, GM of Ishwardi EPZ were present in the program.

6 January - June, 2020

Ease of Doing Business in Mujib Year EPZs Contributing a Lot to the National Economy: BEPZA EC Dialogue Between Customs and EPZ Investors A meeting between the investors of Chattogram EPZ and Customs Bond Commissionerate, Chattogram was held at Investors Club of CEPZ on 28 January 2020 aiming to ease of doing business continuing the investment and industrial friendly atmosphere prevailing in the EPZ. BEPZA is providing different services to ease of doing business including one stop service for successful implementation of the special initiatives of the Hon’ble Prime Minister - Investment Friendly Bangladesh and Exports’ Enhancement- vowed to build Sonar Bangla dreamt by Bangabandhu. The speakers Executive Chairman, BEPZA inaugurating BEPZIA Office at Chattogram EPZ expressed that the meeting organized by Bangladesh EPZs The EPZs of Bangladesh are contributing a lot to our national Investors' Association (BEPZIA) will play an important role in economy and Bangladesh EPZs Investors Association mobilizing the economy, business and industrialization (BEPZIA) is playing a vital role for economic progress. activities of the country ahead of Mujib year. Major General S M Salahuddin Islam, BP, SPP, ndc, psc, Executive Chairman of BEPZA made this comment during inauguration ceremony of new office of BEPZIA in Chattogram EPZ on 25 February 2020. Md. Nasir Uddin, Chairman of BEPZIA & Chairman of Pacific Zeans Group presided over the ceremony. BEPZA Chief said, EPZs have been established to accelerate the economic development of the country. In continuation of the development, we are moving forward to attracting a huge investment. Many foreign investors are showing their interest to invest in our country. It has been possible for investment Commissioner of Customs Bond, Chattogram delivering speech on business issues at CEPZ friendly environment created by our government, he added. Md. Mahbubuzzaman, Commissioner of Customs Bond Executive Chairman hoped that BEPZA and BEPZIA will Commissionerate, Chattogram was the Chief Guest of the work together for the betterment of the country and maintain a meeting. Being informed about some problems of EPZ good relationship to solve any problem. enterprises relating to customs audit, bond renewal, auto renewal, auto bond transfer, he said that the investors are not Promotional Seminars in EPZs supposed to face any problem due to the investment friendly AEPZ organized policy of the present government. Customs Bond Commissioner, an investment Chattogram also assured that he would take his best endeavours promotion seminar to solve any problem, if arise, as quickly as possible. on 24 June 2020 to The Chairman of BEPZIA Md. Nasir Uddin presided over the attract a huge meeting. Among others, Nazma Binte Alamgir, GM (PR) of investment in the BEPZA, Md. Khorshid Alam, GM (CEPZ) including Members Zone. Md. Ahsan of BEPZIA, Customs and investors of CEPZ and KEPZ were GM of Adamjee EPZ speaking in the seminar Kabir, General present in the meeting. Manager of Adamjee EPZ welcomed the participants. He brief them on investment friendly climate of EPZs. GM also spoke IEPZ: An investment on upcoming challenges of business after covid-19 and the promotional seminar present scenarios of BEPZA. Potentials investors and other was held in Ishwardi officials of AEPZ attended the seminar. EPZ on 30 June 2020 MEPZ arranged a seminar on 28 June 2020 to attract aiming to attract more investment in the zone. GM of Mongla EPZ Mr. Mahbub foreign & local Ahmed Siddiq chaired investment in the zone. the seminar and briefed GM, IEPZ & prospective investors pose after the seminar General Manager of prospective investors on IEPZ, Mr. Md. Abdul Alim inaugurated the program and opportunities of MEPZ. briefed the participants on over all scenarios of EPZs. All Existing and prospective current amenities and smooth services of BEPZA and investors & officers of congenial investment atmosphere in the zones were MEPZ participated in the highlighted in the seminar. Existing & prospective investors seminer. GM, MEPZ, Investors & Officials attending in the seminar were present during this time.

7 IEPZ To mark the ‘Mujib 100 Year’, the Bangabandhu Corner was inaugurated at the BEPZA Complex on 17 March 2020 with the biographical sketch focused on historical activities of the Father of the Nation. A part of GB evsjvq e½eÜz †kL gywReyi ingvb Mujib Corner has been arranged with significant years from the birth moment to the last breathe of the life of Bangabandhu. The details of Bangabandhu’s birth, education, activities, political and struggling life and death are briefly highlighted here. Major General S M Salahuddin Islam BP, SPP, ndc, psc, Executive Chairman of RxebcwÄ 1920 - 1975 BEPZA inaugurated the Mujib Corner marking the auspicious day. The Bangabandhu Corner at the BEPZA Complex also displays different books and documents related to the life and philosophy of the Father of the Nation. Furthermore, the Mujib Corner preserves documents on Bangabandhu’s biography. This corner is enriched with photo gallery containing Bangabandhu’s memoir as well. Executive Chairman of BEPZA along with Zillur Rahman ndc, Member (Investment Promotion), Md. Nabirul Islam, Secretary and General Managers of all departments were present during the inauguration of Mujib Corner. Mentionable that, as well as BEPZA Executive Office, all EPZs have also set up Bangabandhu Corner in Zone Service office premises where they focused memoir of the Father of the Nation. BEPZA Chief along with GM and Officers of the Zone inaugurated Mujib Corner of all EPZs. The corners are decorated with the photographs of historical moments of Bangabandhu. The corners are also adorned with the books written by Bangabandhu and the books on the life and works of Bangabandhu written by others.

8-9 January - June, 2020

Workers-Management-Owners Synergy Awareness Program on Financial Management in EPZs BEPZA and Management & Resources Development Initiative (MRDI) jointly organized a training program on Financial Management for the workers of EPZs and students of Chattogram and Karnaphuli EPZ Public School as a part of social responsibility. This training program was organized to create awareness and secure their future quality lives where 400 workers GM of Chattogram EPZ speaking in the inauguration of the program MRDI Executive Director delivering lecture to the workers of KEPZ and 230 students participated. 200 workers of different enterprises & 120 students of BEPZA Public School & College, Chattogram EPZ participated in this training on 28 January 2020 while other 200 workers & 110 students took part in Karnaphuli EPZ on 27 January 2020. Mr. Hasibur Rahman, Executive Director of MRDI conducted the training sessions to enhance the knowledge of the workers and students on importance of savings, technique to save money, way of using saved money etc. Nazma Binte Alamgir, GM (Public Relations) of BEPZA, Md. Khorshid Alam, GM of Chattogram EPZ and Moshiuddin Bin Mesbah, GM of Karnaphuli EPZ inaugurated the program. In the inaugural speech, General Manager (PR) said, this consciousness will expand to the whole country through you all. Bangladesh will be established as a developed country when every citizen will be aware and lead planned & modern life. She also said the trend of savings of the workers will accelerate in building middle income country by 2021 and developed nation by 2041 as vowed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Industrial Relations Departments’ officials including Social Counsellors cum Inspectors of the concerned EPZ and high officials of HSBC were present in this training. Previously, MRDI organized this kind of training programs in 5 EPZs where 1240 workers and 112 students are trained up and a Training of Trainers (ToT) program where 800 workers of different enterprises of Dhaka EPZ GM (PR) of BEPZA, GM (KEPZ) & MRDI officials alongwith GM (PR) of BEPZA and GM (CEPZ) including the students participated. workers & officers of KEPZ are seen in the photograph of BEPZA Public School pose after the training program Election in 4 EPZ Enterprises to Form WWA The workers of four enterprises of Chattogram EPZ and Karnaphuli EPZ have elected their representatives of the Workers’ Welfare Association (WWA) during the period of January - June, 2020. It has created a festive mood among the workers of those factories because of getting opportunity for electing representatives of the Executive Committee of WWA for the next three years. Mentionable, 237 enterprises of EPZs have already been formed WWAs which are functioning independently in the eight EPZs. Chattogram EPZ Karnaphuli EPZ M/s MNC Apparels Ltd: M/s Denim Expert Ltd: Election The eligible workers of held in M/s Denim Expert Ltd., a USA-Bangladesh joint venture Netherland-Bangladesh Joint garments company MNC venture garments factory of Apparels of CEPZ elected Karnaphuli EPZ on 18 February their new representatives of 2020 to form Executive Council WWA on 04 March 2020. of WWA. The 1422 nos. of Workers are waiting to casting their votes They elected 15 members A worker actively participating in WWA election eligible workers of the factory elected 15 members of the through secret ballot to run the WWA for the next three years. committee out of 30 through secret ballot where others were M/s Bonshoe Bangladesh Ltd: Election held in Bonshoe elected unopposed. Bangladesh of CEPZ on 2 March 2020 to form new Executive M/s Naturub Accessories Bangladesh (Pvt.) Ltd: The Committee of WWA. The 631 nos. of eligible workers of the workers of Naturub Accessories Bangladesh (Pvt.) Limited a factory elected 10 members of the committee out of 22 Sri Lankan garments accessories industry, elected five through ballot where the other were elected unopposed. representatives to run the WWA for the next three years. 10 January- June, 2020

US$ 38.25 Million New Investment in BEPZA BEPZA is the beacon of hope for investment. Even in the global crisis of Corona pandemic, South Korea, Sri Lanka and China choose the EPZs of Bangladesh as safe and potential investment destination to expand their business.

South Korea to Invest US$ 21.23 Million $ 10 M in CumEPZ China to Invest US$ 1.02 M in CEPZ M/s. Giant BD Co. Ltd. is Chinese Company M/s. Unicorn Leather going to expand their Goods Factory Ltd. will establish a business in Cumilla EPZ. leather & artificial leather products They will establish a new manufacturing industry in Chattogram unit of shoe component EPZ. This fully foreign owned company & sports sandal industry will invest US$ 1.02 million with with the investment of creating employment opportunity for 764 US$ 10 million. This persons. Unicorn Leather Goods Factory company will create new will produce annually 1 million pcs job opportunity for 500 leather items. Executive Chairman of BEPZA alongwith GM (PR) & GM (IP) observing the Bangladeshi nationals. In signing ceremonial between Member (Engr.), BEPZA & MD of Giant BD Ltd. presence of Executive Chairman of BEPZA Major General S M Salahuddin Islam, BP, SPP, ndc, psc an agreement was signed between BEPZA and M/s. Giant BD Co. Ltd. at BEPZA Complex, Dhaka on 18 May 2020. Mohammad Faruque Alam, Member (Engineering) of BEPZA and Kim Byung Jin, Managing Director of M/s. Giant BD Co. Ltd. signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Among others, Nazma Binte Alamgir, GM (Public Relations) and Md. Tanvir Hossain, GM Executive Chairman of BEPZA witnessing the agreement (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA were present in the program. between BEPZA and Unicorn Leather goods factory Ltd. $ 6 M in MEPZ Mohammad Faruque Alam, Member M/s. Jong Hyun Hi-Tech Ind. Co. (Engineering) of BEPZA and Ms. Kang Limited is going to establish a Yanhong, Managing Director of M/s. Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) industry Unicorn Leather Goods Factory Ltd. with an investment of US$ 6 million inked an agreement at BEPZA Complex, in Mongla EPZ.This foreign owned Dhaka on 3 June 2020 on behalf of their company will produce annually respective organizations. 10,000 Metric Tons of Polyester Executive Chairman Major General S M Staple Fiber with creating job for Member (IP) of BEPZA and MD of Jong Hyun exchanging documents Salahuddin Islam, BP, SPP, ndc, psc 313 Bangladeshi nationals. Zillur in presence of Executive Chairman and high officials of BEPZA Secretary, GM (Public Relations), GM Rahman ndc, Member (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA and Min Soo Lee, (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA were Managing Director of Jong Hyun Hi-Tech inked an agreement at BEPZA Complex, present in the program. Dhaka on 4 March 2020. The Executive Chairman of BEPZA alongwith high officials of BEPZA witnessed the signing ceremony. Bangladesh to Invest $ 5.23 M in CEPZ US$ 10 M Sri Lankan Investment in AEPZ US$ 6 M in IEPZ M/s. JW Apparel is Sri Lankan Company M/s. RSS Thread & Accessories Ltd. is going to M/s. Naturub Apparel going to establish a Garments establish a Accessories (Pvt.) Ltd. will Accessories industry with an investment garments invest US$ 10 million to of US$ 6 million in Ishwardi EPZ. factory establish a RMG accessories In presence of Executive Chairman of with an industry in Adamjee EPZ. It BEPZA Major General S M Salahuddin BEPZA Chief, Member, Investors alongwith GMs pose after signing the deal will create employment Islam, BP, SPP, ndc, psc, Mohammad investment of US$ 5.23 million in Chattogram EPZ. This opportunity for 980 Faruque Alam, Member (Engineering) of fully foreign owned company will produce annually 2.1 Bangladeshi nationals. BEPZA and Md. Abdun Noor, Chairman million pcs of various kinds of apparels and create job for Zillur Rahman ndc, Member of M/s. RSS inked the deal in Dhaka on 1338 Bangladeshi. (Investment Promotion) of 18 May 2020. Member (IP) of BEPZA and Ms. Ji Won Oh, MD of BEPZA and Tissa This Bangladeshi company will produce JW Apparel Ltd. inked the deal on behalf of their Eleperuma, MD of Naturub annually 100.2 million pcs of Thread & respective organizations on 13 January 2020. BEPZA Apparel Accessories signed Accessories items with creating job Chief Major General S M Salahuddin Islam alongwith an agreement to this effect at opportunity for 485 Bangladeshi high officials observed the program. Dhaka on 4 January 2020. nationals. 11

M/s. JW Apparel is M/s. RSS Thread & Accessories Ltd. is going to going to establish a Garments establish a Accessories industry with an investment garments of US$ 6 million in Ishwardi EPZ. factory In presence of Executive Chairman of with an BEPZA Major General S M Salahuddin Islam, BP, SPP, ndc, psc, Mohammad investment of US$ 5.23 million in Chattogram EPZ. This Faruque Alam, Member (Engineering) of fully foreign owned company will produce annually 2.1 BEPZA and Md. Abdun Noor, Chairman million pcs of various kinds of apparels and create job for of M/s. RSS inked the deal in Dhaka on 1338 Bangladeshi. 18 May 2020. Member (IP) of BEPZA and Ms. Ji Won Oh, MD of This Bangladeshi company will produce JW Apparel Ltd. inked the deal on behalf of their annually 100.2 million pcs of Thread & respective organizations on 13 January 2020. BEPZA Accessories items with creating job Chief Major General S M Salahuddin Islam alongwith opportunity for 485 Bangladeshi high officials observed the program. nationals.

January - June, 2020

China-Bangladesh Economic Ties Duty Free Access in China More Chinese Companies to Invest in Bangladesh: Chinese Envoy China has provided a huge More Chinese trade boost to Bangladesh companies will by announcing tariff come to exemption for 97 percent Bangladesh as of Bangladeshi products the country has effective from 1 July 2020 been a very in the time of Corona competitive pandemic. The decision has come one month after the Hon’ble and attractive Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina and Chinese investment President Xi Jinping held a discussion to upgrade their bilateral destination and relations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh will also optimum enjoy this facility from China as a member of the Least profit earning Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Li Jiming Developed Country (LDC) grouping. base. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Li Jiming said With this announcement, a total of 8,256 Bangladeshi products on 1 March 2020. will come under the 97 percent of products that would be "I see Bangladesh-China relationship as good friends, good exempted from the tariff. Currently, 3095 Bangladeshi products neighbours and trustworthy partners -- partners for economic enjoy duty-free access to the Chinese market under the development and partners of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA). But readymade he said in an interview with UNB. garments products were not included then. Expressing satisfaction over the investment climate in Now, with this new announcement including other export Bangladesh, Mr Jiming said there is still room for further products, RMG products are expected to increase significantly. improvement, especially in land acquisition process outside This is expected to reduce trade inequality in Bangladesh to a economic zones and easing some policies. large extent and export market will become more open. Though, "We would like to see more (investment) and more industries Bangladesh has a long trade relationship with China and a major invest and shift their businesses here. You'll see much more buyer of Chinese goods in the region, the pace of export of Chinese companies," said the Envoy, adding that there are goods from Bangladesh to China was not increasing much. around 100 Chinese companies in Bangladesh at present. He The decision of China's tariff exemption is expected to help also laid emphasis on treating all domestic and foreign Bangladesh reduce the economic impact of the COVID-19. investors equally when it comes to provide facilities. Source: UNB Source: Financial Express

FEPZsactories Getinside theTax country's Exemption EPZs will enjoy oftax exemption 42 Products on import of 42 types of products. The manufacturing units are exempted from all sorts of import taxes like regulatory duty, value-added tax, supplementary duty and advance tax, according to a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) issued by National Board of Revenue (NBR) on 10 March 2020. NBR offered the incentive as requested by the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the EPZs. The EPZ factories have been enjoying the exemption since April 2017 but facing problems in importing the products as the NBR scrapped it in the budget for current fiscal year. However, the investors were releasing the imported goods with unconditional bank guarantee as per order of the customs authority. The products include machinery oil, industrial refrigerator/freezer, washing machine, dryer, heater, floor cleaning machine, air conditioner and spare parts, heavy duty electric cable, safety hand gloves, safety working shoes, hand tools and their parts and components, measuring, testing device and their parts and components, security appliances and safety & firefighting equipment, basic medical equipment, hospital furniture, ambulance, office furniture and equipment, lamps, coal, service lift, fork lift, safety vault and lockers, and all types of generator sets. Investors will also enjoy the benefit on import of refrigerator and microwave oven for canteen, solar power plant, power factor improvement plant, evaporative cooling machines, mannequins/tailor's dummy, drinking water treatment machine, all types of generator sets, projection screen, multimedia projector, video conference camera, busbar trunking system, IPS, UPS and wireless sets. Source: Financial Express 12 January - June, 2020 We Shall Overcome Corona Pandemic: BEPZA’s Endeavour toto Keep the Economy Moving At present, global business market is stagnant due to the Corona Pandemic. In this situation, under the direction of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, BEPZA is working relentlessly to keep the economy moving. To meet the pandemic crisis, BEPZA Chief Major General S M Salahuddin Islam, BP, SPP, ndc, psc handed over a donation cheque to Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus, the Principal Secretary to the HPM for PM’s Relief & Welfare Fund. Executive Chairman of BEPZAparticipated in a special meeting for the pandemic chaired by Mr. Asaduzzaman Khan, Home Minister of the country. Moreover, the Executive Chairman of BEPZA requested the investors to maintain the safety measures, health protection and social distance in the enterprises as well as keeping the production of the factory running. BEPZA Chief instructed to the EPZs General Managers through video conferencing system to monitor the medical facilities for the workers, pay the worker’s salary timely.The investment trend of BEPZA continued ever during the pandemic. In the time of world’s economic turmoil BEPZA achieved US$ 38.25 million investment. As per the direction of the Executive Chairman of BEPZA, factories have continued their production to a limited extent with full safety and security. The enterprises are producing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Mask, ensuring social distance, disinfection process and other rules besides producing traditional items. These healthcare products have been used in the country and also exported in abroad. Thus, EPZs companies work hard for tiding the Bangladesh economy over in the time of corona pandemic.

Principal Secretary to the HPM receiving donation cheque from BEPZA Chief BEPZA Chief attending a special meeting with the Home Minister for Corona pandemic BEPZA Executive Chairman instructing the GM of EPZs through video conferencing Steps Ensured by BEPZA Workers are not terminated illegally EPZ Labour Act should be followed strictly Workers are not deprived of wages and other facilities Clean and disinfected total Zones area No factories can be closed/Laid Off without Hand washing system for the workers paying the worker’s due Maintaining social distance in EPZs’ factory Steps Taken by EPZs Maintaining social distance in workplace Producing PPE and Mask Ensuring health protection for Covid-19 Hand washing and sanitizing arrangement Transport and hygienic lunch arrangements Disinfection Tunnel for the workers of the EPZs EPZs workers producing PPE Providing medical facilities Disinfection Tunnel in the factory Distributing relief to the workers Actively encouraging sick employees to stay home Maintaining a safe work environment Restricted visitors entry inside the Zone EPZs enterprises producing Masks Investors of EPZ’s distributing relief to the workers 13 January - June, 2020

Investment Achieved 45.29 US$ 121.96 Million US$ 121.96 million have been invested in the eight EPZs of the country during last 6 months i.e. January-June, 2020. Of the total amount, Chattogram EPZ gained 17.67 17.47 US$ 17.67 million followed by Dhaka EPZ US$ 45.29 million, Mongla EPZ US$ 10.13 12.48 10.13 million, Cumilla EPZ US$ 17.47 million, 7.92 7.27 Uttara EPZ US$ 7.92 million, Ishwardi EPZ 3.74 US$ 3.74 million, Adamjee EPZ US$ 12.48 million and Karnaphuli EPZ US$ 7.27 million. CumEPZ UEPZ IEPZ AEPZ KEPZ

911.71 Export Earned US$ 2838.43 Million 790.91 The enterprises of EPZs have exported goods worth US$ 2838.43 million during the 2nd half of the fiscal year 2019-2020. Export earnings from Chattogram EPZ stands at US$ 911.71 million while that of Dhaka EPZ 411.72 US$ 790.91 million, Mongla EPZ US$ 35.04 336.42 million, Cumilla EPZ US$ 191.86 million, Uttara EPZ US$ 103.85 million, Iswardi EPZ 191.86 US$ 56.92 million, Adamjee EPZ US$ 336.42 million and Karnaphuli EPZ US$ 411.72 103.85 56.92 35.04 million.

CumEPZ UEPZ IEPZ AEPZ KEPZ New Job Opportunity for 2828 Bangladeshi 3500 2828 Bangladeshi workers added in the operating 3000 Employment in Number industrial units of EPZs in just ended fiscal year. 2500 Among them, 1100 in Chattogram EPZ, 1104 in 2000 Adamjee EPZ and 624 in Ishwardi EPZ. No 1104 1500 1100 addition in Dhaka, Karnaphuli, Cumilla, Mongla 624 and Uttara EPZ. 1000 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 CumEPZ CumEPZ UEPZ IEPZ AEPZ KEPZ

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Chattogram 156 7 33,403.31 1772.07 1,75,878 Dhaka 98 9 28,796.53 1525.45 90,985 Cumilla 47 9 3382.41 385.02 31,649 Mongla 34 12 718.71 85.30 4,215 Uttara 24 4 1332.21 204.03 26,620 Ishwardi 20 13 958.38 152.80 12,673 Adamjee 51 14 5225.51 553.66 54,923 Karnaphuli 45 6 6761.57 611.54 69,364 Total 475 74 80,578.63 5,289.87 4,66,307

Garments 138 RMG Accessories 92 PRODUCT Textile 36 Knit & Other Textile 28 Footwear & Leather 27 Electronics & Electricals 20 Tent 14 Plastic Goods 13 Terry Towel 9 Metal Products 9 Agro Products 8 Chemical & Fertilizer 8 Service Industries 7 Cap 6 Furniture 4 Paper Products 3 Ropes 2 INVESTOR Sports Goods 2 Bangladesh 149 Spain 2 Power Industry 2 Luggage 2 South Korea 73 Denmark 2 Toys 2 China 50 UAE 2 Yarn 2 Japan 31 Italy 1 Fishing Reel & Golf Items 1 Hong Kong, China 27 France 1 Surgical Towels & Sponges 1 Taiwan, China 26 Belgium 1 Jewelry 1 India 24 Ireland 1 Miscellaneous 38 UK 20 Ukraine 1 USA 13 Thailand 1 Malaysia 6 Marshal Island 1 Canada 6 Romania 1 Sri Lanka 6 Australia 1 Pakistan 5 Malta 1 The Netherlands 5 Cayman Islands 1 Germany 5 Turkey 1 Singapore 4 Mauritius 1 British Virgin Island 3 St. Kitts & Nevis UIMP Indonesia 3 Oman UIMP

15 BEPZA PARADISE OF INVESTMENT

Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina unveiling the foundation stone of BEPZA Economic Zone BoomingBooming BEPZABEPZA EZEZ :: GrowGrow withwith UsUs

Zone Area 1150 Expected Acres Investment Proposed US$ 4.5 Industrial Billion BEPZA Plot ECONOMIC 618 Number ZONE Expected Industries Expected 350 Employment Number 0.5 Million Number

Earned US$ 62980.39 Achieved US$ 3780.73 275.65 6489.12 New Created 7169 nos. 19.27 80578.63 5289.87

Export escalated more than 4 times Investment increased 3 times Success of BEPZA (2009-2020) New Added 196 nos. Created 2,62,860 nos.

Upto December- 2008 475 4,66,307 Upto June- 2020

Industries boosted up doubled Employment augmented 2.3 times