Cyclone Sitrang: Opening of 50 industrial units at economic zones postponed
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar being developed on 33,000 acres of land in Chattogram is shaping up to be the largest industrial enclave in the country. Star file photo
The inaugural programme of 50 industrial units at economic zones across the country has been postponed for the inclement weather due to the Cyclone Sitrang.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was scheduled to inaugurate the industrial units on October 26 to mark the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. On the same day, the premier was also expected to lay the foundation stone of 29 industrial units across nine economic zones, which have so far received investments of $610 million and are in the process of receiving $1.9 billion more.
The new date for the inauguration programme will be announced later, Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) said in a press release today.
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