
Foreign investors visited the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in Araihazar, Narayanganj, on the second day of the four-day Bangladesh Investment Summit, held on 8 April. The delegation explored the investment opportunities, available facilities, and overall work environment within the zone, as reported on the official Facebook page of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
BSEZ authorities provided an overview of the zone’s current operations and future potential. The visitors raised questions about infrastructure, product supply chains, and the general investment climate, with plans to discuss transportation and energy-related matters with local officials.
During the visit, Nilorn Bangladesh Limited, the local branch of Swedish company Nilorn, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BSEZ to establish a factory in the zone. The agreement was signed by Mohammad Abdul Quyum, managing director of Nilorn Bangladesh Limited, and Taro Kawachi, managing director of BSEZ.
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority is organizing the summit to highlight investment prospects and the effects of recent economic reforms following the July mass uprising. The summit, which began on 7 April, aims to attract foreign investment by showcasing the country’s evolving economic landscape.