Chief Adviser Meets the Chinese IT Business Leaders

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has urged leading Chinese companies to consider the country as a key production hub for exporting goods to Western markets and Asia.

During his visit, the Chief Adviser participated in a roundtable discussion with executives from top Chinese firms, followed by three high-level meetings with leaders from the infrastructure, renewable energy, technology, and education sectors.

Engagement with Leading Chinese Companies

Senior representatives from several renowned Chinese companies attended the discussions, including:

• LONGi Solar (one of the world’s largest solar panel manufacturers)

• Oppo (a leading mobile phone manufacturer)

• China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation

• Hisense International

• Gaotu Education Technology Group

• China Biotech and Pharmaceuticals Valley

• China Internet

• China Machinery Engineering Corporation

• China Railway International Group

The Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), Ashiq Chowdhury, delivered a presentation titled "Bangladesh 2.0: Gateway to Growth." His presentation highlighted sectoral analysis, market demand, and the country’s competitive production landscape.

Promoting Social Business and Sustainable Development

Additionally, the Chief Adviser addressed a high-level roundtable discussion on social business and the 'Three Zero' vision, urging the creation of a new civilization based on:

• Zero wealth concentration

• Zero carbon emissions

• Zero poverty and unemployment

Vice President of the China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCPIT), Li Qingshuang, also spoke at the Bangladesh Investment Dialogue, stating, "Chinese investors are expanding globally, and many of them are interested in investing in Bangladesh."

Encouraging Further Chinese Investment

Li Qingshuang requested Bangladeshi authorities to organize more investment promotion events in China, noting that many investors are still unaware of the opportunities available in South Asia's rapidly growing manufacturing sector. He pledged that his organization would create a platform to facilitate and promote Chinese investments in Bangladesh.

Speaking about the roundtable discussions, Ashiq Chowdhury said, "We are encouraged by the enthusiastic response from business leaders. In the upcoming investment summit in Dhaka, China will send the largest delegation, and following this dialogue, we expect an even larger turnout."