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High-tech parks in Bangladesh fail to meet investment and job targets

Experts note that the 39 high-tech parks established between 2009 and 2023 have fallen short of generating the anticipated investment and employment opportunities.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 12 September 2026, 4:50 PM

Between 2009 and 2023, Bangladesh established 39 High-Tech and Software Technology Parks. These projects were initiated under the premise that physical infrastructure alone would catalyze a technology boom and attract significant investment. However, experts have observed that these facilities have failed to deliver the expected outcomes regarding investment, job creation, and the growth of technology-based businesses.