Dhaka, June 2 -- The interim government has decided to set up ten economic zones in the next ten years aiming to generate employment.

Of the ten, the following five will be implemented within the next five years: National Special Economic Zone, Srihatta Economic Zone, Jamalpur Economic Zone, Moheshkhali Economic Zone3 (Dhalghata) and Bangladesh Special Economic Zone.

The Chinese Industrial Economic Zone, Sabrang Tourism Park, Chandpur Economic Zone-1, Kushtia Economic Zone and Kurigram Economic Zone are expected to become operational in the next ten years.

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed made the announcement while delivering his televised budget speech for the next 2025-26 fiscal.

He said that management and operation of Private ...