Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- -Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today officially opened Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (widely known as "Japanese Economic Zone") at Araihazar in Narayanganj. She joined the event virtually from her official residence Ganabhaban in Dhaka.

According to Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), the Japanese Economic Zone would draw USD 1.5 billion investment and create more than one lakh jobs. Forty foreign companies, including 30 Japanese, have expressed interest to invest there, BEZA said.

Noting that an excellent investment climate prevails in Bangladesh, PM Hasina said, "I think Bangladesh is the most attractive destination for investment. We are offering the highest (investment) opportunities and facilities."

She ...