[1][2] Financial incentives such as exemptions from various taxes and customs and excise duties were intended to lure investors.
[2] Finance minister AMA Muhith projected in June 2015 that the economic zones would create 10 million jobs.
[3] Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar is the largest economic zone, spread over 33,800 acres (13,700 ha) in Mirsharai, Sitakunda, and Sonagazi Upazilas.
The government also announced 50pc tax relief in hi-tech parks and economic zones.
The government is establishing science and technology-based economic zones to attract foreign direct investment.