Twenty-eight companies, including Walton, have been permitted to invest 1.3 billion dollars in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, Jamalpur Economic Zone, and Sabrang Tourism Park.
On Thursday (7 July), the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) allotted 363.53 acres of land in favour of these companies. BEZA informed that after the investment of the approved companies, 36 thousand people will be employed here.
Authorised investor companies include Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar, RHPL Health of India, Abdul Monem Economic Zone Limited, Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA), Kiam Metal Industries Limited, Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Limited, Fakir Knitwear Limited, and Israk Spinning Mills Limited.
Of this, Walton alone will invest 640 million dollars in 100 acres of land. According to Walton, an initiative has been taken to set up a factory at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar to facilitate the delivery of export goods to Chittagong port.
Among the 7 companies investing in Sabrang Tourism Park, DIRD Group and IFAD Group will invest in the hotel and tourism sector.
Among the 6 investment proposals in the Jamalpur Economic Zone, Akij Textile Mills Limited and Walton Group affiliate Fervent Multiboard Industries Limited have plans to invest.
