In order to stimulate rapid economic growth in Bangladesh, particularly through industrialisation, the government in Bangladesh has adopted an open door policy to attract foreign investment in Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) is the official organ of the government to promote, attract and facilitate foreign investment in the Export Processing Zones.

The primary objective of an Export Processing Zone is to provide a special area where potential investors would find a congenial investment climate, free frm cumbersome procedures.

The Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority is visiting Australia during February and is scheduled to be in Sydney on 20 February. The purpose of the visit is to:

The Australia Bangladesh Business Council is facilitating a meeting with the Executive Chairman on 20 February at a venue and time to be advised. Anyone interested in attending should contact the Chairman of the Council, Mizan Mazumder telephone 0422 008 733 or by email globalsafety@iimetro.com.au or the Assistant Secretary of the Council, Abul Mintu, telephone 0409 472 700 or by email austbang1@Gmail.com.