He made the proposal while exchanging views with State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at his secretariat office here.

The Malaysian minister, who is heading a nine-member delegation, said Bangladesh has vast potentials to attract tourist interests and it can develop them in line with Malaysian experience.

Senior officials of the ministry of tourism, Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation and civil aviation department, were present during the meeting.

The Malaysian minister said visit to rural areas and eco-tourism may be some very attractive areas where Bangladesh can generate tourist interest. For that, necessary plans must be implemented, he said.

Tenku said more people from Bangladesh can visit Malaysia and the two-way movement may bring good to both the countries.

He also stressed the need for developing skilled manpower to promote this sector, adding that Bangladesh can take assistance from his country.

The two ministers also discussed on issues of mutual interests, specially about joint initiatives and the areas where it can be taken up.