Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ)

The first foreign private EPZ in Bangladesh

Bangladesh Investmet Development Authority

OVERVIEW

The Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Anowara, Chattogram, stands as a model for private industrial zones in Bangladesh, fostering export-driven industries and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). Developed and managed by Youngone Corporation, a pioneer in Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector, KEPZ reflects global best practices in industrial development and sustainability. The zone is committed to high-tech industrial development, with 48 green-certified factories spanning 7 million square feet, alongside advanced logistics and warehousing facilities.

Strategically located, KEPZ is positioned along the left bank of the Karnaphuli River, just a 15-minute drive from Chattogram’s Shah Amanat International Airport via the Karnaphuli Tunnel. Spanning 2,492 acres, it is the country’s largest privately owned and eco-friendly export processing zone. Through extensive reforestation efforts, Youngone has transformed what was once barren land into a thriving green industrial space, reinforcing its commitment to environmental conservation and world-class operational standards.

52%

land is dedicated to green spaces and water bodies

2.7M

trees planted across 800 species

artificial water bodies conserving significant rainwater

137

bird species inhabit the zone’s natural ecosystem

40 MW

rooftop solar power project, with plans to expand to 60 MW under net metering

1.2M SFT

Bangladesh’s largest man-made fiber production facility, expanding to 2 million SFT

All factories equipped with wastewater treatment plants to ensure sustainable productionFacilities & Innovation