Dhaka, July 9 -- Business leaders from Bangladesh and Thailand on Wednesday stressed the importance of implementing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries to unlock regional trade opportunities.

They also have emphasised the need to boost bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation to expand market access across Southeast and Asia-Pacific regions.

Business leaders form the both country made the observation at a meeting between the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and the Thai-Bangladesh Business Council.

FBCCI Administrator Md Hafizur Rahman presided over the meeting, which was attended by Mr. Panom Thongprayon, Charge d'affaires of the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka.

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