BEPZA FY26 record exports and investments

In fiscal year 2025-26, the Bangladesh — Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) reported a 2.2% increase in exports to $8.41 billion, accounting for 17.51% of Bangladesh's total exports of $48 billion, despite a 0.58% decline in national exports. BEPZA secured a record $717.71 million in proposed investments from 36 companies across China, South Korea, Singapore, the UAE, the United Kingdom — British Virgin Islands, Samoa, and Bangladesh. Actual investment reached $286.46 million. Net FDI inflows from BEPZA zones totaled $221.58 million in the first nine months, representing 19.61% of Bangladesh's total FDI. Employment hit a record 558,691, with 25,164 new jobs created. Kaixi Group committed an additional $40.5 million after its initial $60.85 million investment. Cumulative investment in BEPZA zones reached $7.37 billion, and cumulative exports $127.42 billion.