This investment envisages the creation of a fully foreign-owned enterprise that aims to produce an annual output of 6 million pieces of woven and knit garments, encompassing a range of products such as shirts, T-shirts, jackets, pants, and shorts. The factory is projected to generate employment opportunities for 2,598 Bangladeshi nationals, signalling a significant boost to the local economy, Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) said in a press release.
The ceremonial event was overseen by major general Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, the executive chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA). Representing their respective organisations, the pact was signed by Nafisa Banu, member (finance) of BEPZA, and Wanle Xuan, managing director of QSL.S Garments.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)