Ceramics Collaboration: China-Bangladesh Forum Focuses on Tech Transfer and Trade
Industry stakeholders from both China and Bangladesh have emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in the ceramics sector through experience sharing, technology transfer, and enhanced trade relations. They believe that the Asian Ceramics Technology 50 Forum - Dhaka will play a crucial role in introducing advanced Chinese ceramic technologies to Bangladesh’s growing industry, while also opening up investment opportunities and supporting modernization and productivity enhancement.
The observations were made on Saturday, July 19, during the annual conference of the Asian Ceramics Technology 50 Forum held at a hotel in Dhaka. The event was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) and Foshan Uniceramics Expo. Ceramic Town Weekly and Ceramic Bangladesh Magazine served as media partners for the conference.
Key speakers included BCMEA Acting President Md. Mamunur Rashid FCMA, Senior Vice President Abdul Hakim Sumon, General Secretary Irfan Uddin, and Li Xinliang, President of Ceramic Town Weekly and General Manager of Foshan Uniceramics Development Company Ltd.
Md. Mamunur Rashid FCMA stated, “Our goal is to create opportunities for transferring China’s advanced ceramic technologies to Bangladesh, which will help modernize the industry and increase productivity. This forum not only facilitates the sharing of experiences and practical knowledge between the two countries' industry representatives, but also paves the way for new ideas and innovations. Given the incentives recently announced by the government for foreign investment, new opportunities for capital inflow are likely to emerge.”
BCMEA Senior Vice President Abdul Hakim Sumon added, “This conference will positively contribute to the expansion of Bangladesh’s ceramics industry into new international markets.”
General Secretary Irfan Uddin commented, “Asian Ceramics Technology 50 is a platform that fosters cooperation and development among Asian ceramics industry stakeholders. It strengthens technological transfer and deepens trade relations within the sector.”
