Business Desk :
Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday at BEPZA Complex in the capital in order to enhance mutual cooperation for attracting more investment in EPZs. Under the deal, SCB will support BEPZA to organise various trade and investment related conferences, seminars, roundtable meetings and exhibitions in and outside the country. Member (Investment Promotion) Reza Mazid and Managing Director & Head, Client Coverage, Corporate Commercial & Institutional Banking of SCB Enamul Huque signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations in this regards. Executive Chairman of BEPZA Maj Gen Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman and Chief Executive Officer of SCB Naser Ezaz Bijoy witnessed the signing ceremony, said a press release.
Mentioning the MoU of starting a new step, the Executive Chairman of BEPZA Maj Gen Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, said, “If we work jointly definitely the efforts will be much more effective for both of us in exploring new investors as well as building positive image of country’s business environment. Our strength is our 40 years of experience. We have expertise to facilitate new investment comparatively to other organisations.” He hoped that this partnership will be helpful for BEPZA in organising investment promotion programme by using Standard Chartered’s unique global network.
