Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) is planning to arrange a visit for around 500 students to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) at Mirsarai, Sitakundu and Sonagazi upazillas under Chattogram and Feni districts, marking the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

BEZA will take the students from different universities for its two- day visit aimed at engaging new generation with the country’s development. The programme is likely to be held in March this year.

Talking to the news agency, BEZA Executive Chairman Paban Chowdhury said the BEZA will accelerate more its activities during the ‘Mujib Year’, from March 17, 2020 to March 17, 2021, for implementing the a government’s goal to set up 100 special economic zones across the country.

“We will arrange different seminars, workshops and displays on different

development activities,” he added.

Through participation in the programme, he said, students will gather knowledge of the ongoing development activities for building their future.

“The students can also deliver their opinion about the development activities. Through their opinion, they can get involved in development,” he added.