Dhaka: Prominent business leaders have shown interest in building a “strong economic partnership” with India through private sector initiatives.

They shared their views at a reception hosted by Indian High Commissioner Harsh Vardhan Shringla at the new Indian High Commission Complex on Sunday.

Prominent among the 35 top owners of industry groups were Beximco Group boss Salman F Rahman, Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Abdul Matlub Ahmed and Ahmed Sobhan of Basundhara Group, said a press release.