EPZ & Specialized Economic Zones of Narayanganj
Narayanganj — a pioneering industrial hub — hosts the Adamjee Export Processing Zone (AEPZ) and several emerging Specialized Private Economic Zones (SPEZs). These modern industrial corridors are shaping Bangladesh’s next wave of export-led growth and investment attraction.
Adamjee Export Processing Zone (AEPZ)
| Established | 2006 (former Adamjee Jute Mills site) |
| Location | Siddhirganj, on the Shitalakshya River |
| Land Area | 245 acres |
| Administered By | BEPZA |
| Employment | 65,000+ jobs |
| Investment | USD 600+ million |
Industrial Infrastructure
Plots: 316 plots (fully allocated)
Factories: 150+ (foreign & local investors)
Facilities: Power substation, ETP, water & fire stations, bonded warehouse
Services: Banking, insurance, logistics, customs & training centers
Key Industries & Products
- Garments & Knitwear – RMG, woven shirts, T-shirts
- Textile Accessories – Buttons, zippers, packaging
- Electronics – LED, appliances, components
- Plastic & Packaging – PET bottles, molded parts
- Footwear & Leather Goods – Shoe uppers, handbags
- Agro & Food Processing – Frozen & packaged foods
Foreign & Joint-Venture Enterprises
Investors From: South Korea, China, Japan, UK, Malaysia
Exports: USA, EU, UK, Japan, Middle East
Annual Export Value: USD 1.2 billion+
Employment Share (Female): Over 60%
Expansion & Development Plans
- Land expansion to meet new investor demand
- Road, drainage & power infrastructure upgrades
- Smart EPZ 2025 — digital customs & monitoring
- Green manufacturing with renewable energy incentives
Specialized Private Economic Zones (SPEZs)
- Meghnaghat EZ: 110 acres, power & logistics focus (Summit Group)
- Sonargaon EZ: 120 acres, textiles & packaging (green zone planned)
- Kanchpur Logistics Zone: 80 acres, cement, steel & transport hub
Investment Opportunities
- High-value textiles & technical apparel
- Logistics & bonded warehousing
- Renewable energy & solar solutions
- Engineering & auto parts manufacturing
- Agro-processing & cold-chain storage
Incentives for Investors
- 100% foreign ownership & profit repatriation
- Up to 10-year tax holidays
- Duty-free import of raw materials
- One-stop investor services by BEPZA/BEZA
- Simplified export & labor compliance procedures
The EPZ and SPEZ network of Narayanganj represents Bangladesh’s industrial transformation — combining world-class infrastructure, skilled workforce, and global connectivity. With visionary expansion and investor-friendly policies, Narayanganj is emerging as a diversified industrial and export powerhouse of the nation.