Government Incentives and Special Economic Zones

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) present significant opportunities in Bangladesh’s infrastructure development. The Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA) oversees these collaborations, offering incentives like 100% income tax exemptions for 10 years post-commercial operation and similar exemptions on capital gains, royalties, and technical assistance fees. Foreign technicians also enjoy a 50% tax exemption for three years. Financial support mechanisms, […]

To bolster industrial growth, Bangladesh has established Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and industrial parks. The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), formed in 2010, aims to develop 100 SEZs, with a current focus on five priority zones to attract foreign investment. Notably, the Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City (BHTC) at Kaliakoir stands as the country’s first dedicated SEZ

Bangladesh offers a range of investment incentives and tax breaks to attract both domestic and foreign investors. These include tax holidays ranging from 5 to 15 years, depending on the industry and location, with more extended exemptions for investments in less developed areas. Additionally, accelerated depreciation of up to 100% on plant and machinery for