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BSS, Dhaka

The leaders of Dhaka based-Companyganj Samity Limited (CSL) urged the government to set up an export processing zone(EPZ) at Noakhali and a river port at Companyganj.

They made the call while a reception was accorded to president of Noakhali Zila Samity in Dhaka Mohammad Shahab Uddin, who received national export trophy this year, a press release said today .

The function was held at a local hotel here yesterday.

"There was a river port in Companyganj during the British rule, but that was later devoured by river erosion," Shahab Uddin said.

Mentioning contribution of the businessmen to Noakhali region, the samity leaders said job opportunities would be created for youths and the economic development would be accelerated if an EPZ was established in the district.

The function, presided over by president of CSL Kazi M A Karim Belal, was also addressed,among others,by Belayet Hossain Swapan,Mohammad Mofiz Uddin, Dr.Nazrul Islam,Mohammad Ismail and Moksudar Rahman Manik.