What is the difference between Beza and BEPZA?

What is the difference between Beza and BEPZA?

Both BEPZA and BEZA are administered by the Prime Minister’s Office. Though they offer more or less same facilities to investors the main distinction of the two authorities are that BEPZA is mainly for export-oriented companies while BEZA provides land for both local and export markets, according to industry people.

Who is the chairman of BEPZA?

Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman
Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, ndc, psc has on Sunday took over the charge of the Executive Chairman of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA). He replaced Major General Md Nazrul Islam, SPP, ndu, afwc, psc, G, said a press release.

How many BEPZA are there?

BEPZA currently oversees the operations of eight export processing zones (EPZ). A ninth zone is scheduled to open in the future. Recently government has announced that in 15 years 100 new EPZ and SEZ will be established….Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority.

Agency overview
Parent department Prime Minister’s Office
Website https://www.bepza.gov.bd

What are the objectives of BEPZA?

Objectives of BEPZA: Poverty Alleviation. Transfer of Technology and Skill Development. Development of Backward and Forward Linkage Industries. Promote Accessories and Supportive Service Enterprises.

How many EPZs are in Bangladesh?

8 EPZs
At present there are 8 EPZs in Bangladesh. These are: Dhaka Export Processing Zone, Savar, Dhaka. Adamjee Export Processing Zone, Siddhirganj, Narayanganj.

When was bepza established?

1980
BEPZA has been established by Act no. 36 of 1980 in a view to boost up industrialization, export, employment generation and technology transfer within the land.

What is the meaning bepza?

Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority
Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)

What does EPZ mean?

Export Processing Zone
An Export Processing Zone (EPZ) is a Customs area where one is allowed to import plant, machinery, equipment and material for the manufacture of export goods under security, without payment of duty.

Which is the largest economic zone in Bangladesh?

Mirsarai Economic Zone
With Mirsarai Economic Zone (MEZ) situated within the banks of Karnaphuli River near Chattogram Port being the largest SEZ so far is expected to create 150,000 new jobs.

What is the meaning BEPZA?

When was BEPZA established?

What is EPZ in full?

An Export Processing Zone (EPZ) is a Customs area where one is allowed to import plant, machinery, equipment and material for the manufacture of export goods under security, without payment of duty.

Why choose BEPZA?

The success story of EPZ in Bangladesh has established BEPZA as a thriving organization in the country and as a brand in the global business arena. BEPZA started its journey with one EPZ as “New Horizon” and gradually flourished eight EPZS with the fame as “Asia’s Low Cost Production Base”

How did BEPZA set a milestone in women empowerment in Bangladesh?

BEPZA set a milestone in women empowerment.Economic miracle of Bangladesh is driven by theeconomic inclusion of women and associated social changes. EPZ’s under BEPZA has been moving towards to provide women all facilities. A large number of female workforces are working in EPZs, the percentage of female workers stands around 66%.

How many water treatment plants are there under BEPZA?

There are six Water Treatment Plants under BEPZA which are operating in Chattogram, Adamjee, Karnaphuli, Mongla, Ishwardi and Cumilla EPZs. BEPZA with the help of a service oriented industries treats the saline water and then supply fresh water to the enterprises of EPZs.