This study aims to identify the location and cluster pattern of manufacturing SMEs in Khulna City and the reasons behind such pattern since localisation of SMEs has significant impact on the economic development of cities and regions. A walking survey was conducted to identify the SME location pattern and a semi-structured personal interview was conducted to collect data from manufacturing SME entrepreneurs to find why such patterns exist. A cross section qualitative multiple case study design and pattern matching technique was applied to answer the research questions. The finding of the study shows SME location choice was influenced by a combination of location specific, personal, and community factors whereby personal factors are prioritised over other factors in location selection. While the cluster formation or localisation of SMEs depends on only location-specific factors. The study findings are expected to contribute in urban planning and regional development through providing useful insights relating allocation of spaces for industry development.

本研究旨在确定库尔纳市制造业中小企业的位置和集群模式，以及这种模式背后的原因，因为中小企业的本地化对城市和地区的经济发展具有重大影响。进行了步行调查，以确定SME的位置模式，并进行了半结构化的个人访谈，以从制造业SME企业家那里收集数据，以找出为什么存在这种模式。采用横断面定性多案例研究设计和模式匹配技术来回答研究问题。研究结果表明，中小企业位置选择受位置特定，个人和社区因素的组合影响，因此在位置选择中，个人因素优先于其他因素。中小企业的集群形成或本地化仅取决于特定地点的因素。通过提供有关工业发展空间分配的有用见解，研究结果有望为城市规划和区域发展做出贡献。