Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has invited Chinese businesspeople to invest in Bangladesh, stating that now is the time to invest and that together they can achieve significant milestones.
On the second day of her bilateral visit, the Prime Minister made this call on Tuesday morning (July 9) at a conference titled “Business and Investment Opportunities between Bangladesh and China” held at a hotel in Beijing.
The conference was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission, and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) at the Shangri-La Hotel.
Advising Chinese businesspeople to consider Bangladesh’s key sectors for investment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there are vast opportunities for investment in our infrastructure, energy, and logistics sectors.
Additionally, Sheikh Hasina called on investors to bring substantial investments into Bangladesh’s promising sectors such as information technology, tourism, agro-processing industries, and development sectors.
Referring to plans to establish three special tourism zones, Sheikh Hasina said China can invest in real estate and service sectors here.
She also urged exploring new sectors for investment opportunities.
Mentioning that Bangladesh is now in the digital age, Sheikh Hasina said her government is actively working to advance the information technology sector, encouraging startups, investment in tech parks, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
She said, “Our young entrepreneurs are doing well on the international stage. I invite you to be part of this journey.”
The Prime Minister added that there are plenty of opportunities and facilities in renewable energy, waste management, and green technology.
Highlighting the geostrategic importance of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh has direct connectivity with all international trade and transport routes. Additionally, we are at the center of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
Regarding port and infrastructure development, she said, “We are continuously improving our seaports, airports, and land routes to international standards.”
She emphasized the large domestic market in Bangladesh.
Highlighting the business-friendly environment in Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh is committed to making business profitable.
Referring to the establishment of 100 special economic zones and 38 high-tech parks across the country, the Prime Minister said these zones are well-prepared for industry and investment.
Mentioning various initiatives taken by the government to make the investment environment in Bangladesh easy and attractive, Sheikh Hasina said, “Our goal is to make Bangladesh one of the most attractive investment destinations in the world.”
To achieve this goal, the Prime Minister highlighted various mega projects, including the Padma Multipurpose Bridge, the Karnaphuli Tunnel, the Matarbari Deep Seaport, the Third Terminal of Dhaka Airport, the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, the Dhaka Metro Rail, and nationwide infrastructure development, including the provision of electricity and internet.
She noted Bangladesh’s cheap and skilled labor force and IT freelancers.
She mentioned various steps and plans of the government to build a developed and prosperous smart Bangladesh by 2041.
Several hundred entrepreneurs, investors, and businesspeople from Bangladesh and China participated in the conference titled “Business and Investment Opportunities between Bangladesh and China.”
Among others, Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Li Fei, Chairman of China Communications Construction Group Company Limited Wang Tongzhou, HSBC China’s President and CEO Mark Wang, Huawei Senior Vice President Simon Lin, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen, Bangladesh Ambassador to Beijing Md. Jasim Uddin, and Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Lokman Hossain Miah spoke at the event.
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam presented a documentary on Bangladesh’s investment potential.
Speakers highlighted the business and investment prospects between the two countries.
Later, in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, 16 memoranda of understanding were signed between various companies and organizations of Bangladesh and China.
