Leaders of Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTCCI) have demanded a special export processing zone (EPZ) for the Thai entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh.
The BTCCI leaders made the demand when they met Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu in the city on Wednesday, reports UNB.
They expressed the hope that Thai investment would increase significantly if an EPZ is set up for the investors from Thailand.
During the meeting, the business leaders said Thai entrepreneurs are interested to relocate their industries to Bangladesh as the cost of production is rising in their country following workers' wage hike.
The industries minister assured them of providing all necessary supports for the Thai investment if the entrepreneurs come up with joint or direct investment.
The minister said a process to set up separate economic zones for Japan, China and India is underway. "Once these are done, an initiative will be taken for establishing an EPZ for Thai investors."
Additional Industries Secretary M Forhad Uddin, BTCCI President Sajjatuz Jumma, directors Asif Ibrahim, Montchai Musicabud, Zafar Osman, M Salem Sulaiman, Munir Hossain and Abu Rushd Tarek were, among others, present at the meeting.
Special EPZ for Thai investors sought
FE Team | Published: November 13, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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