Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone located in Anowara, Bangladesh, established in 2019, with Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) listed as its governing authority.
Key Facts
| Type | Special Economic Zone |
|---|---|
| Location | Anowara, Bangladesh |
| Year Established | 2019 |
| Area | 45.0 hectares |
| Companies | 400 |
| Governing Authority | Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) |
Recorded Benefits and Incentives
10-year regressive income-tax holiday for units (100/100/80/70/60/50/40/30/20/10%); duty-free import of capital machinery, construction materials and raw materials; 80% VAT rebate on utility services; 100% foreign ownership; full repatriation of capital, profits and dividends; one-stop services.
Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.
About Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone, Anowara, Chattogram - private shipbuilding and dry-dock SEZ of Karnaphuli Dry Dock Ltd (~45 acres; Tk2,200 crore project, the first of its kind in Bangladesh); the river commission ordered its closure in 2024 over riverbank encroachment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of zone is Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone?
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone.
Where is Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone located?
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone is located in Anowara, Bangladesh.
When was Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone established?
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone was established in 2019.
Which governing authority is listed for Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone?
SEZ Explorer records Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) as the governing authority for Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone. Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.
Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone?
SEZ Explorer's current record lists: 10-year regressive income-tax holiday for units (100/100/80/70/60/50/40/30/20/10%); duty-free import of capital machinery, construction materials and raw materials; 80% VAT rebate on utility services; 100% foreign ownership; full repatriation of capital, profits and dividends; one-stop services. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.