The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has signed a lease agreement with Bangladesh Prothoma Power Supply Ltd., a Chinese company, to establish a battery plates manufacturing industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone (EZ). The agreement was signed by Member (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA Md. Ashraful Kabir, and Managing Director of Bangladesh Prothoma Power Supply Ltd. Leiming Jia, in the presence of BEPZA Executive Chairman, Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman on Tuesday.  The company plans to invest $ 12.24 million dollars in the project, creating employment opportunities for 600 Bangladeshi nationals. They will produce 208 million pieces of battery plates per year for export, contributing to the country's economic growth and development. BEPZA Executive Chairman welcomed the Chinese company's decision to invest in Bangladesh, particularly in the BEPZA EZ, citing the country's favorable business environment, skilled workforce, and strategic location. "We are pleased that Bangladesh Prothoma Power Supply Ltd. will produce a diverse nature product, aligning with BEPZA's objective to foster industrial diversity and economic growth in the country. We assure you of BEPZA's full support in setting up and running operations smoothly in the BEPZA EZ," said Major General Rahman. Bangladesh elected as Vice President of UN Human Rights Council Leiming Jia expressed his gratitude to BEPZA for the opportunity to establish a presence in the zone. "We will start operations of our factory in BEPZA EZ within the shortest possible time.  We believe that Bangladesh has immense potential and look forward to a long-term partnership with BEPZA.” The signing ceremony was attended by senior BEPZA officials, including Member (Finance) A N M Foyzul Haque, Executive Director (Investment Promotion) Md. Tanvir Hossain, Project Director of BEPZA EZ Mohammad Anamul Haque, Executive Director (Public Relations) A.S.M Anwar Parvez and representatives of Bangladesh Prothoma Power Supply Ltd. BEPZA Economic Zone is the largest venture of BEPZA. With this agreement, the authority has signed lease agreements with 37 companies, with a combined investment of US$ 880.74 million. The products of these companies are of diverse nature, showcasing the zone's potential for attracting a wide range of industries.  

Jidalai Co. Ltd., a Chinese company, is set to invest US$ 5.85 million to establish a zipper puller manufacturing facility in the Adamjee Export Processing Zone (AEPZ). The new factory will have the capacity to produce 70 million zipper pullers annually, creating employment opportunities for 189 Bangladeshi workers. Jidalai Co. Ltd. is a strategic business partner of the globally renowned zipper brand YKK. An agreement between Jidalai Co. Ltd. and the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) was signed at the BEPZA Complex in Dhaka on Wednesday. Irish company Deltaport signs deal to invest US$ 36 million in BEPZA EZ Md. Ashraful Kabir, Member of Investment Promotion at BEPZA, and Hsu Hsueh-Min, Managing Director of Jidalai Co. Ltd., signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. The signing ceremony was witnessed by BEPZA Executive Chairman Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, BSP, as noted in a press release.

The Shenzhen-based Chinese mobile phone manufacturing company Tecno Mobile was founded in 2006. This brand is popular for producing affordable devices that offer reliability and durability. In this wave, Tecno released their new budget-friendly device Spark 20C in December 2023. Let’s take a look into the key features, pros, cons, and price of Tecno Spark 20C. Key Features of Tecno Spark 20c Design The Tecno Spark 20C boasts a commendable display that enhances the user experience with its well-balanced dimensions. Measuring 163.7 mm by 75.6 mm by 8.6 mm, the device strikes an equilibrium between a sizable screen and ergonomic design, ensuring a comfortable grip.  The display, featured on the glass front, with a plastic back and frame. The combination of its design elements offers a substantial viewing area that creates a harmonious blend of form and function within an affordable price range.  Read more: Honor 90 Lite Review: Performance within Budget Display The Tecno Spark 20C features an impressive 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a notable 90Hz refresh rate, providing users with a smoother scrolling experience. The display's resolution of 720 by 1612 pixels and 20:9 ratio ensures vibrant colors and sharp clarity, yielding a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.  The screen-to-body ratio stands at around 84.6%, maximizing the available display area for an immersive visual experience. This specification combination underscores the device's commitment to delivering advanced display features, including enhanced refresh rates and optimal resolution, making the Tecno Spark 20C a compelling choice for users seeking a superior viewing experience. Cameras The main camera of 20c boasts an impressive 50 MP wide lens complemented by a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens, ensuring the capture of sharp and detailed images. The inclusion of Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) guarantees swift and accurate focusing, enhancing overall performance. Notable features such as Dual-LED flash and HDR further contribute to a standard photography experience allowing well-lit and balanced shots in diverse lighting conditions. The main camera also supports video recording at 1080p and 30 frames per second, delivering stunning video quality.  Read more: Xiaomi Redmi K70 Review: Mid-range phone with flagship features The 8 MP selfie camera, equipped with Dual-LED flash, caters to avid selfie-takers, ensuring well-lit and clear selfies.  Considering its price range, the Tecno Spark 20C offers a comprehensive and user-friendly camera system, allowing users to capture satisfactory photos with clarity and details. Performance and Hardware Spark 20C is powered by the Android 13 operating system. Its Mediatek chipset and Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU work in tandem to facilitate swift multitasking and efficient app launches, ensuring optimal performance whether engaging in video streaming, gaming, or handling multiple applications concurrently. Storage versatility is a standout feature, with the microSDXC card slot offering expandable storage options. Complementing the generous internal storage choices of 128GB with either 4GB or 8GB RAM, the Tecno Spark 20C accommodates a wealth of apps and media. This configuration facilitates smooth performance, even during resource-intensive tasks.  Read more: Xiaomi Redmi K70 Review: Mid-range phone with flagship features Battery and Charger The Tecno Spark 20C is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery. It comes with 18W wired charging. Pros and Cons of Tecno Spark 20C Pros -Impressive Display-High-Resolution Cameras-Ample Storage Options-Durable Build-Long-lasting Battery. Cons - Limited Video Resolution- Plastic Build- No Mention of Water Resistance- No Wireless Charging- Moderate Pixel Density. Read more: Walton NexG N8 Review: Budget-friendly phone with essential features Price of Tecno Spark 20C The Tecno Spark 20C has officially made its debut in Bangladesh. Priced at BDT 14,499, the 128/16GB RAM variant provides ample storage. Alternatively, the 128/8GB RAM model is available at a slightly lower cost of BDT 12,999, catering to those seeking a balance between storage capacity and affordability Conclusion The Tecno Spark 20C impressively blends essential features with affordability, making it a standard choice in the entry-level smartphone segment. Its standard display, refresh rate, camera system, storage, etc offer a reliable user experience.  The device's storage versatility, durable build, and long-lasting 5000 mAh battery with 18W wired charging enhance its overall appeal. While it has some limitations, such as the plastic build, low video resolution, etc.  Overall, Tecno Spark 20C's competitive pricing in Bangladesh positions it as a reliable and user-friendly smartphone. This device can be a good pick for users seeking a feature-rich yet budget-friendly option under BDT 15000. Read more: Most Hyped Smartphones Releasing in December 2023

Chinese company Qinda Outdoor (BD) Limited is going to set up a tent, sleeping bag, and bag manufacturing industry at Ishwardi Export Processing Zone (IEPZ). The company will invest USD $ 12 million and produce 2 million pieces of tent, canopy, bags, sleeping bags, back Pack, tarpaulins, awnings, sunblinds, Mosquito Net, Portable Folding Chair, Recycle Bin, and Umbrella. The company will create employment opportunities for 2973 Bangladeshi nationals. An agreement to this effect was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Qinda Outdoor (BD) Co. Ltd at BEPZA Complex, in the capital on Tuesday, said a BEPZA press release on Wednesday. Read: BEPZA gives highest priority to workers’ safety, welfare: Law Minister Ali Reza Mazid, Member (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA, and Zhang Yan, representative of Qinda Outdoor signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Executive Chairman of BEPZA Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman witnessed the signing ceremony. Among others, BEPZA Member (Engineering) Mohammad Faruque Alam, Member (Finance) Nafisa Banu, Executive Directors Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Nazma Binte Alamgir, Md. Tanvir Hossain and Md. Khorshid Alam was present during the signing ceremony

Chinese company Venus Beauty Limited will invest USD $ 50 million to set up a hair fashion accessories manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone. This fully foreign owned company will produce annually 226.09 million pcs of fashion accessories, plastic comb, mirror, headband, pony tailor and amp; pony band. Around 4000 Bangladeshi nationals will get employment opportunities in this factory. The company has another diversified product manufacturing factory named Tung Hing (BD) Manufacturing Limited at Cumilla EPZ. Read: Govt urged to raise prices of low-tier cigarettes to reduce health risk An agreement to this effect was signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and Venus Beauty Limited at BEPZA Complex in the capital on Monday. Nafisa Banu, Member (Finance) of BEPZA and AMM Shamsuddin Chowdhury, Executive Consultant of Venus Beauty Limited signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides. The Executive Chairman of BEPZA Major General Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman witnessed the signing ceremony. Executive Director (Administration) Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Executive Director(Public Relations) Nazma Binte Alamgir, Executive Director (Investment Promotion) Md. Tanvir Hossain, Executive Director (Enterprise Services) Md. Khorshid Alam and Project Director of BEPZA EZ Md. Hafizur Rahman, among others, were present in the signing ceremony. Read Belgian delegation meets BEPZA Executive Chairman

Chinese Company Xihe Textile Technology Bangladesh Limited will set up a garment manufacturing industry in Mongla EPZ with an investment of USD $12.89 million. The fully foreign owned company will produce annually 5 million pcs of woven garments and 2.3 million pcs Knit garments. Xihe Textile will create employment opportunities for 2892 Bangladeshi nationals. Read: Uzbekistan keen to invest in Bangladesh’s oil, gas exploration sector The company has another RMG factory named Garments Manufacture JINLITE Bangladesh in Mongla EPZ. An agreement to this effect signed between Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) and the Xihe Textile Technology Bangladesh, in the capital on Tuesday. Ali Reza Mazid, Member (Investment Promotion) of BEPZA and Yang Jilai, Managing Director of Xihe Textile Technology Bangladesh Ltd signed in the deed documents on behalf of their respective sides. Read: Ecnec cleared 12 projects involving Tk 12,017cr Abul Kalam Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, general and executive chairman of BEPZA witnessed the signing ceremony. Among others BEPZA members Mohammad Faruque Alam, Nafisa Banu, executive directors Md. Zakir Hossain Chowdhury, Nazma Binte Alamgir, Md. Tanvir Hossain were present during the signing ceremony.