A group of foreign investors toured the Korean Export Processing Zone (EPZ) in Anwara, Chattogram, on Monday (7 April) to explore potential investment opportunities on unused land within the zone.
The visit was organised at the invitation of Korean company Youngone, which facilitated a tour of various factories operating inside the EPZ. The delegation also engaged in discussions with existing investors.
The EPZ, which spans nearly 2,500 acres, currently has 15 operational factories housed in 48 buildings across approximately 800 acres.
“This is an operational EPZ—the only one in the private sector,” said an EPZ official. “At present, there are 15 investors. We brought in potential investors to give them a firsthand look at our facilities. They will make their decisions after assessing the advantages we offer.”
He further noted that there is room for more factories than those currently in operation. The visiting investors had earlier attended a summit in Dhaka and were brought to the site under the auspices of Youngone. More investors are expected to follow.
Later at around 10am, the delegation departed for a visit to the Mirsarai Economic Zone. They are expected to return to Dhaka by night.
