Infrastructure development, creation of investment-friendly atmosphere and availability of updated business information could help flourish different industries in the Rajshahi region.
Talking to BSS separately here Tuesday some chamber and business leaders stressed the need for creating business-friendly atmosphere in the region for bolstering its economic position.
They said economic condition of the region could not be taken to an expected level unless its requisite business infrastructure is ensured.
President of Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Abu Bakker Ali underscored the need for business expansion through establishing the potential industrial units here for the sake of its economic solvency.
Reviewing the existing problems with regard to setting up local enterprises and possible solutions to those, he sought cooperation of all the authorities concerned for flourishing industrial sector.
He dwelt on various issues like trade and business, industry, agriculture, power supply, import and export, SME development and expansion and bank interest rate.
Highlighting the enormous potential of the silk along with establishing agro-processing industry, he said the business promotion organisations could extend financial and technical support to this sector for proper utilisation of the agro-products.
Referring to the agriculture sector, he observed that surplus production of vegetables and other seasonal fruits could be utilised properly through setting up agro- based export-processing zone in the region. For which, he suggested supply of pipeline based gas to this region.
The professional businessman urged both the local and foreign entrepreneurs to set up potential industries in the region by taking the advantage of facilities being provided by the government to raise the production of tradable items for creating more scopes for employment.
With vast fertile lands, excellent communication network and skilled manpower, the former chamber leader pointed out that the region has a bright future of exporting fresh vegetables and processed fruits through setting up agro-based industries.
Another business tycoon Kabirur Rahman Khan called for upgrading the Rajshahi airport as an outlet to export fresh vegetables and fruits, protecting the existing archeological and historical structures and providing adequate infrastructural supports to the development of tourism industry in the region.
Besides, Khan suggested installation of more coal-based power plants as they could ensure uninterrupted power supply at reasonable rates to the industrial units, making those profitable and sustainable.
Referring to the enormous processing prospects of some agro-products like potato, tomato and mango, he urged the entrepreneurs to set up agro-based and agro-processing small and medium enterprises here for the best uses of the products.
