EPL (Export Link) Accessories Limited is planning on investing $8 million to set up an accessories manufacturing factory in Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsarai of Chattogram, around 200 kilometres southeast of capital Dhaka. 

The company plans to produce a range of accessories, such as foam, carton, and gum tape, and create employment opportunities for 610 people.

Md Ashraful Kabir, member for investment promotion of Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza), and Kazi Monowar Hossain, managing director of EPL (Export Link) Accessories Limited, signed a lease agreement at Bepza Complex in Dhaka yesterday.

Attending the signing ceremony, Maj Gen Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, executive chairman of Bepza, thanked EPL (Export Link) Accessories Limited for deciding on investing in Bepza Economic Zone.

He assured of extending all necessary support to the company for enabling smooth business operations.