The railway line is part of the government’s ambitious plans to develop the region and attract investment. The new rail line will reduce travel time between Cox’s Bazar and other parts of the country, making it easier and more affordable for tourists and businesses to visit the region, say stakeholders.
Highlights Bangladesh to allow trade unions in economic zones, excluding EPZs Decision made due to international pressure, especially from US, EU, and ILO Labour rights clauses of Labour Act 2006 to be added to EZ Act Decision expected to protect workers' rights, freedom of expression, welfare Govt to announce trade unions in EZs by November The decision to be effective from
The Bangladesh Special Economic Zone, jointly developed by the governments of Bangladesh and Japan on 1,000 acres of land in Araihazar, Narayanganj, is accelerating its construction efforts to start production early next year. Officials said Singer Bangladesh Ltd, a multinational electronics and home appliance company, which has already started factory construction after
Fakir Knitwear Limited is set to invest about $45.82 million to set up a knit composite factory at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.
The Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association and the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (Beza) are at loggerheads over 20 plots in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, the lease of which was suddenly increased. In 2019, members of the Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association