100 industrial zone soon: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared to establish 100 industrial zones in different parts of the country for creating more opportunities for development and employment.

The premier said this while addressing the opening ceremony of the development works of 10 economic zones through a video conference at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in the capital on Sunday.

The premier also urged the businessmen to come forward with their helping hands to enhance the economy of the country.

The economic zones which inaugurated by PM are—Mirersarai Economic Zone, Sabrang Tourism Park, Srihatta Economic Zone, Mongla Economic Zone, AK Khan Economic Zone, Abdul Monem Economic Zone, Meghna Economic Zone, Meghna Industrial Economic Zone, Bay Economic Zone and Amra Economic Zone.

During the program, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed and Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal were, among others.