Dhaka, April 5 -- Twelve more firms in the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) Economic Zone (EZ), established at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram, are likely to go into commercial operation within 2025.

So far, a total of 41 companies have signed agreements to set up industries in the BEPZA EZ in Chattogram's Mirersarai, with a total proposed investment of $913.17 million, eyeing 131,577 employment opportunities, BSS reports.

The companies will produce a diverse array of products, including shoe accessories, packaging materials, finished lubricants, camping equipment, outdoor products, tents, garment accessories, hair fashion accessories, cotton products, hospital products, bags, mattresses, sock...