Leaders of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) observed that Bangladesh needs promotional campaigns in Turkiye to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), reports BSS.
They made the observation at a forum on "Exploring trade and investment opportunities between Bangladesh and Turkiye" organised by Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkiye (DEIK) on Thursday at a hotel in Istanbul, Turkiye, said a press release on Friday.
A 86-member business delegation of the DCCI, led by its President Rizwan Rahman, is now visiting Istanbul, Turkiye with a view to explore new horizon of trade and investment opportunities and attract FDI to Bangladesh.
During the meeting, Chairman of the DEIK Onur Ozden said Bangladesh's economy has progressed a lot in the last few decades and made the country one of the most potential countries in the world.
"Turkish entrepreneurs are already in operation in Bangladesh and the others are very keen to explore these possibilities further. But the bilateral trade between these two countries should be increased and for that exchange of such business delegations would be the best option," he added.
Ambassador of Turkiye in Bangladesh Mostafa Osman Turan said Bangladesh is a land of opportunities. "But it is not well known in Turkiye. Bangladesh is giving different fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to the foreign investors," he added.
He said Business to Business (B2B) in that case play a vital role for enhancing trade and investment.
He also said that at present bilateral trade has crossed US$1.3 billion and it has a potential to grow further.
"Bangladesh's market is a large market and Turkish investors may explore this opportunity. Infrastructure development, policy reforms and ease of business registration process will attract Turkish investors in Bangladesh," he added.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
