The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) project in Anwara, Chattogram, with an estimated cost of Tk 41.89 billion. The approval came on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, during a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister. The project, pending for nearly a decade, is expected to generate around 100,000 direct and indirect jobs and attract about USD 500 million in foreign investment, particularly in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and light engineering sectors.
According to the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), the project will be developed on approximately 800 acres of land under a government-to-government arrangement between Bangladesh and China. Infrastructure construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and conclude by December 2031. Of the total cost, Tk 17.22 billion will come from domestic sources and Tk 24.67 billion from foreign loans. The China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has been nominated as the developer, replacing the earlier proposed China Harbour Engineering Company.
The zone’s location near the Karnaphuli Tunnel, Chattogram Port, and Shah Amanat International Airport is expected to enhance its logistical advantages and regional economic impact.
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