Dhaka, March 30 -- Chinese investment in Bangladesh's economic zones is rising, driven partly by tariff policies imposed by the USA and the competitive labour market, according to the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza).
So far, 41 companies from various countries have signed lease agreements to invest in the Bepza Economic Zone in Chattogram's Mirsharai, with 24 of them being Chinese firms.
Their total committed investment stands at $614.58 million, with four Chinese companies already in production.
The overall proposed investment in Bepza EZ, including all foreign companies, stands at $867.22 million. Bepza has also reported a strong pipeline of Chinese investments.
Between August 2024 and March 2025, Bepza received p...