Mahbubul Alam, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), invited Sri Lankan businessmen and investors to invest in the Special Economic Zones (EPZ) of
Bangladesh.
The FBCCI president made the call during a courtesy meeting with the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Dhaka Dharmapala Weerakkody at the association’s Gulshan office in the capital on Sunday.
FBCCI president said the government has been establishing 100 Special Economic Zones in Bangladesh. All kinds of facilities including oil, gas, and electricity are being provided in these economic zones. Besides, one-stop service, e-platform and. attractive incentives are on offer to facilitate business and investment in Bangladesh. Sri Lankan businessmen can be benefitted by setting up industry here on their own or in joint ventures.
Mahbubul Alam said, garments, pharmaceuticals, eco-tourism, and hospitality are some of the potential sectors in Bangladesh. If Sri Lankan investors want to invest in Bangladesh, FBCCI will provide all kinds of support, he added.
While speaking at the meeting, Dharmapala Weerakkody said that Sri Lanka has many business entrepreneurs who are interested in doing business in Bangladesh. Besides many potential sectors, Sri Lanka receives a large number of tourists from Bangladesh every year. Now it is time to increase bilateral trade between the two countries.
FBCCI leaders praised the Sri Lankan central bank's role in overcoming the economic challenges.
Commercial Counselor of the Sri Lankan High Commission Srimali Jayarathna, FBCCI Vice President  Shomi Kaiser,  Rashadul Hossain Chowdhury, Secretary General Md Alamgir and others were present at the meeting.