Bangladesh’s efforts to attract Chinese investment received a boost as Chinese investors expressed strong interest in key sectors during a series of bilateral meetings in Shanghai and Guangzhou. The events were part of a broader investment promotion campaign organised by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
A major highlight was the Bangladesh-China Investment Seminar held in Shanghai, which drew over 100 Chinese investors. The seminar was jointly organised by BIDA and the Bangladesh Embassy in China, aiming to promote Bangladesh as an attractive destination for Chinese capital.
From 20th-26th July, the Bangladeshi delegation engaged in bilateral discussions with representatives from more than 25 Chinese companies across the two cities. These meetings focused on exploring new investment opportunities and expanding existing collaborations in sectors such as renewable energy and ready-made garments (RMG) among others.
Chowdhury Ashiq Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of both BIDA and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), led the campaign. Following the meetings, he expressed optimism, noting that the active participation of Chinese firms was encouraging. He highlighted recent policy reforms in Bangladesh, including currency stability measures and simplified investment procedures, which received positive responses from Chinese investors.
The visit also facilitated discussions on future collaboration with prominent Chinese business associations and the Bangladeshi expatriate community residing in China. Moreover, preliminary talks were held regarding the establishment of BIDA’s first international office in East Asia, intended to enhance investment facilitation and promotional activities in the region.
This diplomatic and economic outreach marks a significant step towards strengthening Bangladesh-China economic ties, potentially paving the way for increased bilateral investments in the coming years.
