Prime Minister Tarique Rahman replied to questions during the question-and-answer session today. Photo: PMO

SANGSAD BHABAN, Apr 1, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has informed the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that approval has been received for the establishment of 97 economic zones across the country.

He made the disclosure while replying to a question from Md. Ashraf Uddin, Member of Parliament for the Narsingdi-5 constituency, during the question-and-answer session.

Responding to the query, the Prime Minister said that approval has already been granted by the governing board of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA).

He also said that approval has been given to establish economic zones on 690.2016 acres of land in Baghata, Balusair, Mahishasur, and Khatra mouzas in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila.

The initiative is expected to accelerate industrialisation, create employment opportunities, and boost economic growth across the country.