Pre-feasibility Study for two Economic Zone Locations in Bangladesh

Challenge

With the establishment of economic zones (EZ), the BEZA aimed to provide a suitable business environment and associated infrastructure conducive to investors seeking additional and/or alternative locations for their business. The Client commissioned HPC to assess the suitability of the two proposed EZ locations, Jaliardip and Narayanganj, for the utilization by business facilities on a pre-feasibility level. The entire Jaliardip Island in southern Bangladesh is designated as an economic zone for tourism, while the Narayanganj economic zone near Dhaka is dedicated to the textile industry.

Tasks Performed

• Competitiveness and market assessment
• Demand forecast and market strategy
• Transport assessment and high-level land utilization plan
• Infrastructure requirements and costs
• Environmental and social assessment
• Regulatory and institutional framework
• Financial and economic modelling

Benefit

The Client benefited from HPC's holistic established approach conducting the pre-feasibility study as well as the team's market and industry knowledge.