Panchagarh poised to be an industrial town
Says the FBCCI chief while opening a fair of Tata vehicles
Steps are being taken to turn Panchagarh into an industrial town in the near future, Abdul Matlub Ahmad, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry, said yesterday.
The town is situated in a geographically suitable position and it contains many archaeological sites, which could be a good attraction for tourists, Ahmad said while opening a three-day event, Tata Grand Fair, at Panchagarh government auditorium.
Different models of trucks, buses, pick-ups and related products will be showcased at the fair.
“We want to make an industrial zone through Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal, comprising Panchagarh and neighbouring Biraatnagarh, Fuensholing, Shiliguri and Kolkata of West Bengal in India,” he said.
Ahmad, who is also the group chairman of Nitol Niloy Group, urged local businesses to think out of the box and help the industrial sector flourish.
The Banglabandha land port has the potential to expand business with the South Asian countries, he said.
Touhidul Islam, mayor of Panchagarh Municipality; Asraful Islam Patwary, president of Panchagarh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mostaq Ahmed, CEO of Nitol Niloy Group, were also present.