He made the plea during a meeting with a 6-member Thai team led by Akom Nantavechsanti at the DCCI office in the city on Wednesday, says a press release.

DCCI chief said Thai businessmen can invest jointly in textile, telecommunication, frozen foods, leather and leather products, electronic, agro-based industry, information technology, ceramic, light engineering, natural gas-based industry, steel and tourism, infrastructure and power sector.

Pointing to the potential and facilities currently Bangladesh is enjoying specially its duty-free market access to the markets of European Union, Japan, Canada and Australia, he said these can be enjoyed by Thai businessmen by setting up joint venture industry.

DCCI president mentioned that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Thai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) and DCCI to promote trade and economic ties. He also pointed out the trade gap between the two countries and urged the delegation to increase import from Bangladesh.

The Thai delegation chief said their mission is to find out trade prospects in Bangladesh. The delegation will also visit some of the renowned factories. Other delegation members are: Monthon Wongpattananukul, Prasara Suetrongtorkarn, Chatchai Sanguancheewin, Mrs Wirapan Piankusol and Miss Chusri Teasiriphet.