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Chinese company to invest $10.2 mn in new footwear plant in BEPZA

27 Aug '25
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 Chinese firm to invest $10.2 million in BEPZA footwear plant
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  • Chinese firm Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Co Ltd will invest $10.20 million in BEPZA Economic Zone to establish a footwear plant, producing 2.1 million pairs annually and creating 1,939 jobs.
  • BEPZA's executive chairman thanked the company, emphasising efficient land use, smart factory design for expansion, and eco-friendly features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting.
Chinese firm Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes (BD) Co Ltd is planning to invest $10.20 million in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) to set up a footwear manufacturing plant. The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has signed an agreement with the company at the BEPZA Complex in Dhaka.

The Chinese company aims to manufacture 2.10 million pairs of footwear annually—including sandals, flats, high heels, pumps, booties, boots, and sports shoes—and is expected to generate employment for 1,939 Bangladeshi workers, according to media reports.

The executive chairman of BEPZA major general Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman expressed his gratitude to Dunion Taiyang Sheng Shoes for selecting BEPZA Economic Zone as their investment destination, reaffirming BEPZA’s dedication to offering a secure and investor-friendly environment. He encouraged the company to utilise the allocated land efficiently by adopting smart factory designs that support future vertical expansion. Additionally, he stressed the importance of incorporating eco-friendly features such as rooftop solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems within the factory premises. 

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