Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone is a Special Economic Zone located in Anowara, Bangladesh, established in 2021, 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 | 2021 |
| Area | 18.20 ha hectares |
| Governing Authority | Invest Bangladesh Authority (BEZA merged into it with BIDA and PPPA on 20 Aug 2026, Invest Bangladesh Act 2026) |
| Status | planned |
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.
Recorded Sector Focus
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Automotive And Ev, Shipbuilding And Marine Engineering, and Chemicals And Specialty Materials.
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...
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 2021.
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 sectors are listed for Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone?
Karnafuly Dry Dock Special Economic Zone is listed with a sector focus including Automotive And Ev, Shipbuilding And Marine Engineering, and Chemicals And Specialty Materials.
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.