Bangladesh PM invites Chinese investment, pledges support

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged Chinese companies to expand their manufacturing value chains into Bangladesh, promising government support and a business-friendly climate. Speaking at the Bangladesh Investment Forum in Beijing, he invited collaboration to create a new Asian economic success story.

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We are inviting Chinese companies to extend their value chain into Bangladesh. We can help Chinese companies serve global markets while benefitting from growing large domestic demand.

The prime minister announced that Bangladesh would soon open its first Investment Office in China. This office aims to provide direct support to Chinese investors and speed up investment decisions. "We want to be closer to you, speak to you more regularly and help you move faster from interest to decision," Rahman stated.

Organized by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the forum attracted around 125 Chinese business representatives. BIDA presented investment opportunities and incentives. Rahman described Bangladesh and China as partners whose relationship has grown from diplomacy to deeper industrial cooperation.

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Our objective is simple. Chinese investors should not have to wait until they arrive in Bangladesh to receive support. We want to be closer to you, speak to you more regularly and help you move faster from interest to decision.

Rahman emphasized Bangladesh's ongoing "monumental economic and governance transformation." He positioned the country as a ready and competitive destination for Chinese businesses seeking global expansion. "Bangladesh is open for business, ready for the future, and keen to work with China, one of our long-standing and trusted friends," he said.

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Bangladesh is open for business, ready for the future, and keen to work with China, one of our long-standing and trusted friends.