Dhaka: A daylong ‘Bangladesh-China Conference on Investment and Trade’ is set to take place on Sunday (June 1) at “Biniyog Bhaban” (Investment Building) in the city. This event forms part of the ongoing efforts to boost foreign investment in Bangladesh. The conference is being jointly organized by the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will inaugurate the conference as the chief guest, with China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao also expected to be in attendance. The event will host around 250 Chinese investors and business delegates, representing nearly 100 enterprises. This includes senior executives from six to seven Fortune 500 companies.
The conference will feature five separate match-making sessions throughout the day, aimed at expanding bilateral trade and investment between China and Bangladesh. According to BIDA officials, these sessions will cover key
sectors such as ready-made garments and textiles, agro-processing, ICT, and electronics, among others.