Adamjee Export Processing Zone
23°40′40″N 90°31′26″E / 23.6778°N 90.5238°E Adamjee Export Processing Zone (Bengali: আদমজী রপ্তানি প্রক্রিয়াকরণ অঞ্চল), also known as Narayanganj EPZ, is a special economic zone for producing export-oriented products, located in the industrial city of Siddhirganj, Bangladesh. Established in 2006, it spans 245 acres and houses 229 industrial establishments. It is the 6th-largest special economic zone in Bangladesh.[1]
 Adamjee EPZ entrance | |
| Company type | Special Economic Zone |
|---|---|
| Industry | Export-oriented industrial zone |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Government of Bangladesh |
| Headquarters | Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, Bangladesh |
| Products | Various export-oriented products |
| Revenue | $2,251,190,000 (as of 2016) |
| Parent | Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority |
Location
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Adamjee EPZ is located in Adamjinagar, Siddhirganj, approximately 15 km from Dhaka, the capital city. It is 27 km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and 255 km from the Port of Chittagong.[2]
Facility and utility service
[edit]It is a fully duty-free zone designed for production and export-oriented activities. The Adamjee Export Processing Zone offers various facilities and utilities, including:
- Water Supply: Treated water from a treatment plant
- Gas Suppl: Provided by Titas Gas Transmission & Distribution Company Ltd.
- Power Supply: Tariff power supply from an own substation with an 11 kV capacity
Investment and export
[edit]As of December 2016[update], the total investment in Adamjee EPZ was $397 million[3] and the total export value was $2,251,190,000.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Profile of Adamjee EPZ". Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority. Archived from the original on 2 June 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ "Location". Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ "Year Wise Investment". Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority. Archived from the original on 8 August 2020.
- ^ "Adamjee EPZ Profile". Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
- ^ "From Adamjee Jute Mills to Adamjee EPZ: An unimaginable progress". Dhaka Tribune. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Adamjee EPZ Medical Center (Hospital) - Narayanganj, Dhaka". www.helpmecovid.com. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "Adamjee EPZ". The Business Standard. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "S Korean firm to invest $31.17m in Adamjee EPZ". The Daily Star. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
- ^ "List of investors". Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority. Retrieved 7 September 2022.