Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
(BEZA)
Prime Minister's Office

Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ)

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Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ) is situated at Meghna Ghat, Sonargaon, Narayanganj at the bank of the river Meghna adjacent to the Dhaka – Chittagong highway with a gross area of 245 acres. Meghna Economic Zone is a sister concern of Meghna Group of Industries-one of the biggest and leading conglomerates in Bangladesh. Meghna Group’s ambitious business expansion is designed and driven by a visionary yet by very humble person Mr. Mostafa Kamal who is not only a    farsighted entrepreneur but also known for his patriotism, contribution towards development of industrial, health, education, sports, social welfare and various other sectors. His philanthropy, honesty, sincerity and dedication fetched the group to today’s lofty achievements. Meghna Economic Zone will create more than 20,000 employment at various levels. In MEZ site Electricity connection is available of its own and, if need be, additional power will be provided from national grid. Gas connection is also available in this Zone as well. Since MEZ is located at the bank of the river Meghna, it results lower transportation cost and also water can be supplied easily. This Economic Zone is suitable for industries like Pulp & Paper, Tissue Paper, Sanitary Napkin, Baby Diaper, PVC plant, Oil Refinery, Flour Mill, Power Plant, Petrochemicals, ceramics and LPG plant  or any other industry at the choice of the Investor.

Key Site Facts:

Location: Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ) is located at Meghna Ghat, Sonargaon, Narayangonj which is adjacent to Dhaka-Chittagong highway and on the bank of the river Meghna.

Total Land: Gross area 245 acres

Access: The site is situated at Meghna Ghat, Sonargaon, Narayangonj which is 38 km from Dhaka Airport, 230 km from Chittagong Sea Port and 27 km from Kamalapur Railway Station (Container Terminal).

Connectivity:

  • Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ) is well connected both to Dhaka and Chittagong;
  • Road Connectivity: Only 1 km away from Dhaka-Chittagong highway;
  • Rail Connectivity: Only 27 km away from Kamalapur Railway Station;
  • Air Connectivity : 38 km away from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA);
  • Port Connectivity: River port is quite adjacent to the MEZ and Chittagong Sea Port is 230 km away from MEZ.

 

Existing Utility Condition:

Electricity – Electricity is available from our own captive power plants and if necessary, power will be made available from PDB/REB.

Water Supply – Since Meghna River is just adjacent to our project site and as such water will be made available from the river. Moreover, provision will be there to collect water from underground source, if necessary.

Gas Connection – High and Low Pressure Gas line is available at the Economic Zone site.

Telecommunications –   Mobile Connectivity is available;Local Area Network will be made available in the site.

Suitable Industries: Pulp & Paper, Tissue, Sanitary Napkin, Baby Diaper, Power Plant, Oil Refinery, Flour Mill, PVC (Resin) Plant, Petrochemicals, Ceramics and LPG plant  or any other industry at the choice of the Investor.

Estimated Cost of Infrastructure: $170 Million for Onsite Infrastructure and $5 million for Offsite Infrastructure.

Employment Projection: employment opportunity is expected to be created more than 20,000.