In June 2025, China, a trusted neighbor and an important partner in the journey of Bangladesh 2.0, visited the country with a large business delegation of 300 members.

During Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s visit to China earlier, both countries agreed to host a joint investment summit. The event was attended by none other than China’s Minister of Commerce, Wang Wentao.

At the summit, Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus called on China to support Bangladesh in becoming a future manufacturing hub. He drew the attention of the 300 Chinese delegates to two key opportunities:

1. Bangladesh’s sectors like ready-made garments, energy, agriculture, jute, and information technology are highly profitable and full of potential.

2. More than half of Bangladesh’s total workforce is under the age of 30.

With a young labor force and high-potential industries, China Investment In Bangladesh now has a golden opportunity. Dr. Yunus emphasized that this is the right moment for China to step in and seize the advantage.

Encouragement from China’s Commerce Minister

In his speech, Wang Wentao, China’s Minister of Commerce, encouraged Chinese investors to explore opportunities in Bangladesh. He expressed strong confidence in the country for several reasons:

1. Very few nations in the world have people working actively even past midnight—and Dhaka is one of them.

2. By 2030, Bangladesh is expected to become the 9th largest consumer market in the world.

3. China can benefit greatly from Bangladesh’s farmland, jute, and rich marine resources.

Stories of Two Chinese Entrepreneurs

Meet Mr. Liu and Mr. Felix. Around 30 years ago, Mr. Liu took a flight from China to Gazipur. Sixteen years later, Mr. Felix followed a similar path and arrived in Nilphamari, Bangladesh.

Both came with dreams to build something meaningful. They started their own businesses and faced many challenges.

Today, together they have created jobs for nearly 50,000 people and export products worth nearly half a billion dollars from Bangladesh. China Investment In Bangladesh is no longer just an idea—it’s a proven success story.

China is now Bangladesh’s largest trading partner. In 2023, the trade volume between the two countries reached nearly $20 billion.

There are nearly 10,000 other Chinese individuals in Bangladesh, each with their own story—working day and night to build something valuable in this promising nation.

Signing of Memorandum of Understanding

At the 15th meeting of the Bangladesh-China Joint Economic Commission, both countries signed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in industry and supply chains. The agreement marked a firm commitment to take bilateral economic, trade, and investment relations to a new strategic level.

Both sides emphasized the importance of fair, balanced, and forward-looking trade policies that can support sustainable development in today’s challenging global economy.

As part of this commitment, the Bangladesh government has also taken steps to establish a Special Economic Zone for Chinese investors—a significant move to encourage China Investment In Bangladesh.

Collaboration in Research

In Bangladesh, jute—our “golden fiber”—is mostly used for making sacks. But with proper research, it can be transformed into high-end products. This is where China has offered to help.

Additionally, Bangladesh is still behind in using modern technology for fishing in the sea. Chinese cooperation could bridge that gap as well.

At the summit, BEZA Chairman Chowdhury Ashiq recalled the glory of Dhakai Muslin—once a world-famous, highly valued fabric. Reviving this heritage will also require investment in research and innovation.

Focus of the Technical Sessions

The technical sessions of the summit focused on:

• Bangladesh’s investment climate and economic zones

• Joint ventures in the garments and textile sectors

• Technology transfer from China in electronics and machinery

• Investment opportunities in agriculture and food processing industries

This summit represents a turning point in China Investment In Bangladesh, driven by innovation, shared goals, and deepening trust between the two nations.

Renewable Energy Hub

The Government of Bangladesh is considering allocating 3,000 acres of land to Power China for developing an industrial zone. The future belongs to green energy—and China currently controls 70% of the global solar energy market. This creates a major opportunity for Bangladesh.

Bangladesh and Power China plan to jointly produce solar energy in Bangladesh. It’s a win-win collaboration that benefits both nations—and reflects the strength of China Investment In Bangladesh.

A Growing Chinese Footprint

Over 1,000 Chinese companies are currently operating in Bangladesh. And this, according to many experts, is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s still massive untapped potential.

Bangladesh is already the world’s second-largest garment exporter after China, earning nearly $40 billion annually. But out of that, $12 billion is spent on importing raw materials—50% of which come from China.

Now imagine a new scenario—if Chinese factories begin to relocate to Bangladesh, what could happen?

1. Labor costs would drop by 2 to 3 times.

2. Operational benefits would increase—such as tax rebates and incentives within special economic zones.

3. Lead times would decrease, and production would rise sharply.

So, why choose Bangladesh?

# Huge Market Demand
# Affordable Cost of Production
# High Return on Investment

In short, China Investment In Bangladesh has the potential to drive a new era of industrial growth powered by clean energy, smart manufacturing, and deep regional collaboration.