Published: 10:47 AM, 24 September 2026
BD, Yunnan businesses explore new trade and investment frontiers
The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) hosted the Bangladesh-Yunnan Trade and Investment Dialogue in Dhaka, bringing together a more than 30-member Chinese business delegation and Bangladeshi business leaders to explore new opportunities for trade, investment and long-term economic cooperation between the two markets. The dialogue was held on Sunday at Bengal Blueberry Hotel in the capital, with representatives from a wide range of business sectors, including logistics and supply chains, import-export, new energy, elevators, building technology, electrical equipment, aluminium trading and retail, according to a press release issued today.
The meeting provided a platform for businesses from Bangladesh and China's Yunnan province to exchange views on market access, investment prospects, technology transfer and potential areas of commercial cooperation.
The discussions also reflected growing interest in expanding business-to-business connectivity between Bangladesh and China at a time when both sides are seeking to diversify trade and identify new avenues for investment and industrial collaboration. The session was moderated by Md Abu Taher, Executive Director of BCCCI, who facilitated discussions between representatives of the two business communities on investment opportunities, market access and possible areas of cooperation.
In his welcome remarks, BCCCI President Mohd Khorshed Alam highlighted the longstanding economic relationship between Bangladesh and China and stressed the importance of further strengthening bilateral trade and investment.
He called for greater Chinese investment in Bangladesh, particularly in sectors where Chinese capital, technology and expertise could contribute to industrial development and economic diversification.
At the same time, he highlighted the potential for Bangladeshi products to gain greater access to the Chinese market. He identified home textiles, readymade garments, leather and leather goods, seafood and light engineering products as areas with export potential.
Alam also emphasised the scope for cooperation in renewable energy, noting that Chinese technology and investment could play a role in supporting Bangladesh's transition towards cleaner energy while addressing its broader energy requirements.
Liu Jie, Deputy Director of the Lancang-Mekong Subregional Economic Cooperation and Trade Development Center, presented Yunnan's "Three Frees and Three Facilitations" policy aimed at supporting overseas businesses seeking access to the Chinese market.
Under the initiative, businesses can benefit from free bonded warehousing, exhibition space and access to online marketplaces, alongside facilitation in logistics, customs clearance and transportation.
The initiative was presented as a practical mechanism through which Bangladeshi companies could display, promote and distribute their products in China while improving their access to consumers and business networks.
The open discussion also focused on investment opportunities available in Bangladesh's export processing zones (EPZs) and economic zones, including the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone.
Participants identified a broad range of sectors for potential Chinese investment and Bangladesh-China business partnerships. These included electronics, solar and renewable energy, electric vehicles and automobile components, textiles and RMG, agro-processing and food processing, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, information technology and IT-enabled services, semiconductors, logistics, light engineering and machinery.
The participants also exchanged views on banking and trade finance, LPG and energy, education and university collaboration, technology support and joint ventures.
The discussions highlighted the possibility of moving beyond conventional trading relationships towards deeper industrial and investment partnerships, particularly through joint ventures, technology cooperation and supply-chain integration.
Participants said stronger institutional and business-to-business links could help companies from both countries identify concrete commercial opportunities and establish longer-term partnerships.
The dialogue concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between BCCCI and CHUANG QI BD LTD.
The agreement seeks to promote trade and investment cooperation, facilitate business connections and identify opportunities for joint commercial engagement between Bangladesh and China.
The MoU is expected to provide a framework for taking forward the discussions held during the dialogue by strengthening business-to-business links, facilitating greater interaction between companies and supporting the identification of mutually beneficial investment and commercial opportunities.
BCCCI Secretary General, Senior Vice President, Vice President, Directors and other distinguished members of the chamber also attended the event.
The dialogue underscored the potential for Bangladesh and Yunnan to expand their economic engagement through greater market access, investment, technology transfer and private-sector partnerships, creating additional avenues for bilateral economic cooperation in emerging and traditional sectors alike.
