On January 14, 2026, Zant Accessories Limited formalized a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) to establish a state-of-the-art foam manufacturing facility.
The project, located in the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Mirsarai, Chattogram, represents a strategic move to strengthen Bangladesh’s export-oriented industrial base.
Investment & Project Blueprint
The facility is designed as a sustainable, export-heavy manufacturing unit with a focus on high-demand consumer and industrial products.
- Total Investment: Approximately Taka 80 crore (USD $6.7 million).
- Location: 5 acres of land in the NSEZ (formerly Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar).
- Commercial Production: Targeted to begin in May 2027.
- Primary Products: * Polyurethane and Polyethylene foam.
- Recycled foam (supporting circular economy goals).
- Finished goods: Mattresses, pillows, comforters, and shoe insoles.
- Key Sectors Served: Home textiles, footwear, packaging, and automotive.
Operational Strategy: Global Supply Chain
Zant Accessories is leveraging a “global raw material, local production” model to serve elite international brands.
- Supply Chain: The company plans to import 90% of its raw materials from China, South Korea, the UAE, and Malaysia.
- Premium Clients: The facility will support Zant’s existing relationships with global giants including Decathlon, Patagonia, Puma, Timberland, The North Face, and VF Corp.
- Sustainability: The plant is engineered to be eco-friendly, utilizing low-water and low-electricity consumption technologies and operating without the need for a gas connection.
NSEZ: The Industrial Context (January 2026)
The National Special Economic Zone is currently the centerpiece of Bangladesh’s “Smart & Green Factory” initiative.
| Metric | Status (as of Jan 2026) |
| Operational Units | 17 industrial enterprises |
| Under Construction | 24 units |
| New Approvals | Over 150 units granted land allocation |
| Flagship Status | Pivot toward open investment after the cancellation of the G2G Indian Economic Zone project in late 2025. |
“This project is a positive signal for export-oriented growth. Such ventures encourage more local and foreign investors to look at the NSEZ as a viable hub.” — Saleh Ahmed, Executive Member (Investment Development), BEZA.
