The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) contributed 17.51 percent to the country's total exports in fiscal year (FY) 2025-26, amounting to US$ 8.41 billion out of the total US$ 48 billion. This achievement comes despite the country's overall exports declining by 0.58 percent in FY26. Exports from BEPZA zones grew by 2.2 percent, underscoring the resilience of industries within the export processing zones.
BEPZA secured a record US$ 717.71 million in proposed investments during FY26, the highest investment commitment received in a single fiscal year. These investments, from 36 companies across multiple countries, are expected to create employment opportunities for 75,744 Bangladeshi nationals once fully operational. The new investment projects span various manufacturing sectors, including electronics, footwear, and processed food.
Employment in BEPZA zones reached a record high during FY26, with 25,164 new jobs created, raising cumulative employment from 533,527 to 558,691. BEPZA's diversified industrial base has helped reduce reliance on the readymade garment sector, with 41 percent of operational enterprises producing a broad range of diversified products.
BEPZA now operates eight Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and the BEPZA Economic Zone. As of June 2026, cumulative investment in its zones stood at US$ 7.37 billion, while cumulative exports reached US$ 127.42 billion. This continued success highlights the growing confidence of foreign investors in BEPZA's business-friendly environment, which is crucial for Bangladesh's economic stability and growth.
