BSK Fashion Bags Ltd is interested in investing over $6 million to set up a factory in Cumilla Export Processing Zone (EPZ) which will produce world class bags, backpacks and wallets.

Co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company Jeroen Herms expressed the interest during a courtesy meeting with Bangladesh Consul General in Hong Kong Israt Ara at her office recently, said a press release.

He further informed that 1,000 workers would be recruited initially, and the number would be increased gradually.

Established in 2011, BSK Fashion Bags is a China-based trading company for manufacturing sophisticated leather goods and footwear.

At the meeting, Consul General Israt Ara took the opportunity to highlight various incentives offered by the Government of Bangladesh under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for foreign investors.

She cited different aspects of trade and investment opportunities in Bangladesh, political stability, infrastructural development, comparative benefits in the manufacturing sector, and the young workforce.