Some 41 apparel manufacturers have got allotment of industrial plots at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) to establish garment factories in the park.
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) signed land lease agreements with the apparel makers who are members of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on 15 March.
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Dr. Ahmad Kaikaus attended the agreement signing ceremony as chief guest.
NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md. Rahmatul Muneem, Secretary of Local Government Division Helal Uddin Ahmed, Secretary of the Ministry Md Mustafizur Rahman PAA and BGMEA President Dr. Rubana Huq attended the program as special guests.
BEZA Chairman Paban Chowdhury presided over the event.
In her address, BGMEA President Dr. Rubana Huq expressed profound gratitude towards the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh for extending government’s support to the RMG industry, especially for setting up garment village at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar.
Shed thanked BEZA for developing and leasing land to the apparel manufacturers, and urged them to withdraw VAT on the land lease.
The following factories got the plot allotment at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar:
- Apparel Gallery Ltd.
- Uni Gears Ltd
- D. M Apparels Ltd
- Mars Sportswear Ltd.
- Shamser Rezia Fashion Ltd
- O Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd
- Four H Fashions Ltd
- Charm Fashion
- Columbia Garments Ltd
- Columbia Apparels Ltd
- Shin Shin Apparels Ltd.
- Visual Knitwears Ltd.
- Sams Attire Ltd
- Uranus Apparels Ltd
- TBH Fashion Tex (Pvt) Ltd
- Advance World Ltd
- Epyllion Style Ltd
- Al-Ittefaq Textiles Ltd
- L.P. Warm Fashions Ltd
- Chowdhury Fashion Wear Ltd
- Well Fashion Ltd
- Graphics Textiles Ltd
- SF Denim Apparels Ltd
- Impressive Knit Composite Ltd
- Clifton Cotton Mills Ltd
- Clifton Apparels Ltd
- SQ Celsius Limited
- Afrah Dresses Ltd
- Energypac Fashions Ltd.
- Denim Fashions Ltd
- EH Fabrics Ltd
- Pacific Cotton Ltd
- Global Shirts ltd
- Karim Textiles Ltd.
- Avant Garments Ltd
- Alps Apparels Ltd
- Image Garments Ltd
- Musk Trousers Ltd
- Delicate Garments Ltd
- Babylon Garments Ltd
- Babylon Casual Wear Ltd
About Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN)
Mrisarai, Sitakundu and Sonagazi are the adjoining upazilas of Chittagong and Feni. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar are being developed on a contiguous land of 30000 acres of these three Upazila, which is located on the mouth of Feni river, covering 25 KMs of coast lines of Sandeep channel of the Bay of Bengal. The site is free from any habitant and it’s a reclaimed land to be protected by a super dyke. Chittagong is a port city which covers 95% s export and import through largest Chittagong Sea Port.
BSMSN is one of the most suitable sites of Bangladesh for setting up industrial establishments. It is along the strategic location of Dhaka-Chittagong industrial corridor. In Mirsarai, as well as in Chittagong division, business costs and cost of living are significantly lower than those of the other competing cities of the world. Chittagong, with all its potentialities, is an attractive destination for setting up huge number of industries, commercial establishments and financial institutions. With a high quality business friendly environment, it has positive impacts and contributions in shaping Chittagong into a leading regional business hub.At present, the BSMSN has been conceptualized to be built on a land of 30000 acres. BSMSN, the first planned city of the country, will pave the way for establishing a truly world-class business and industrial center. For BSMSN, BEZA would like to build strong partnership with the private sector and local entrepreneurs. BEZA is in the process of developing a comprehensive master plan for developing this self-contained Industrial City including, incorporating Sea Port, Rail Connectivity, Marine Drive, Residential Area, Tourism Park, Power Plant, Hospital, School and University etc.We are committed to assist, encourage and facilitate investment in BSMSN.
BEZA’s Target from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar
- Developed a planned Industrial City adjoining Mirsarai and Feni EZ on 30000 acres of land;
- Ensure employment for 1.5 million people within next 15 years
- Ensure $15 billion export from this industrial enclave
Key Site Facts
| Criteria | Facts |
|---|---|
| Location | Mirsarai |
| Size (acre) | 30000 |
| Ownership | Government |
| Connectivity | Well connected |
| Mirershorai | Seaside |
| Labor Source | Mixed |
| Closets Port | Chittagong |
