Dhaka: The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) recently hosted a dua and iftar mahfil at the Ballroom of The Westin Dhaka. The event brought together diplomats, senior government officials, leaders of trade bodies, presidents of bilateral chambers, members of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB), directors and members of BCCCI, and representatives of the media.
According to United News of Bangladesh, among those present were Song Yang, Commercial Counsellor at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bangladesh; Md Golam Rasul, Chief of the Special Branch (SB) of Police; Mahbubur Rahman, President of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Bangladesh; Han Kun, President of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh; and Nargis Morsheda, former administrator of BCCCI and Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Commerce.
Song Yang highlighted the growing investment cooperation between Bangladesh and China. Since August 2024, more than 30 Chinese enterprises have signed investment agreements with Bangladeshi partners, with intended investments totalling nearly $1 billion, he noted.
BCCCI President Khorshed Alam stressed the importance of expanding bilateral trade and investment. He pointed out that China has granted 100 per cent duty-free access to Bangladeshi products and encouraged exporters to take advantage of the opportunity by promoting items such as fruits, vegetables, shrimp, agricultural goods and leather products.
Han Kun reaffirmed the commitment of Chinese enterprises to supporting Bangladesh’s development through investment, industrial cooperation and participation in development projects. The programme ended with prayers and iftar, reflecting the spirit of friendship and cooperation between the business communities of Bangladesh and China.