SANGSAD BHABAN, April 2, (V7N) — Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir told parliament today that the government has placed massive industrialization at the center of its strategy to reduce unemployment and accelerate development.

Replying to a starred question from ruling party lawmaker Sarwar Jamal Nizam (Chattogram‑13), the minister said extensive plans are underway under the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) and the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC).

He outlined several major projects:

A new urea plant at the vacant land of Ghorashal Polash Fertilizer Public Limited Company (GPFPLC), with a detailed feasibility study in progress.

A TSP fertilizer factory with annual capacity of 400,000 metric tons inside TSP Complex Limited (TSPCL), with international consultants being appointed.

A Starch Factory and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Complex at the premises of Khulna Newsprint Mills and Khulna Hardboard Mills, where feasibility and project proposals are prepared.

A full‑fledged paper mill and multiple chemical plants at Karnaphuli Paper Mills (KPM), including soda ash, baking soda, sodium sulfate, titanium dioxide, sulfuric acid, and synthetic fiber plants.

Chlor‑alkali and chlorine‑based industries at Chittagong Chemical Complex, plus a modern insulator and sanitary ware plant at Bangladesh Insulator and Sanitaryware Factory.

A Woven Polypropylene (WPP) bag factory at Ghorashal‑Polash Fertilizer plant, and a new urea fertilizer factory in Bhola district.

A modern glass factory on 197 acres of unused land near Ashuganj Fertilizer Factory, with pre‑feasibility completed.

Regarding BSCIC, the minister explained that while the corporation does not directly establish industries, it develops industrial estates and parks where entrepreneurs set up factories. Currently, there are 83 estates and parks with 6,223 units in operation. New estates will be established based on raw material availability, entrepreneur proposals, and feasibility studies.

Muktadir expressed confidence that these initiatives will reduce unemployment, expand industrial production, and strengthen Bangladesh’s economic development.

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