Swiss ambassador in Bangladesh Dora Rapold yesterday met the business leaders here and exchanged views with them.

She met the business leaders and women entrepreneurs at Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industries (RCCI) Bhaban before ending her three-day tour to Rajshahi.

She said there is a bright prospect for establishing agriculture-based and textile industries in the region.

She also hoped the possibility of Swiss businessmen's investment in Rajshahi.

At that time, Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) deputy country director Corinne Huser, RCCI vice president Khondoker Mainul Hossain, directors Hafizur Rahman, Abul Hossain, M Shahidullah and Kabirur Rahman were present.

Later, the business leaders briefed the newsmen about the outcome of her visit. 'When we described the local trading situation, she said the possibility of Swiss businessmen's investment in Rajshahi,' said RCCI leaders.

Earlier, the Swiss envoy met the district administration officials.