More than 100 Bangladeshi buyers and over 20 Chinese suppliers explored business partnerships in agricultural machinery, seed production and food processing equipment at a matchmaking event in Dhaka on Saturday.
The Bangladesh-China Modern Agricultural Industry Cooperation Matchmaking Event, hosted by the Trade Development Bureau (TDB) under China’s Ministry of Commerce, brought together nearly 150 representatives from government agencies, chambers of commerce, businesses and the media, organisers said in a press release.
Held alongside Farm2Food Bangladesh 2026, the event featured one-on-one business meetings covering seed breeding, seed production, agricultural machinery and food processing equipment.
Companies discussed potential cooperation in product supply, technical support and after-sales services, seeking opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment in modern agriculture.
Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh Economic and Commercial Counsellor Song Yang attended the event and delivered a speech.
Bangladesh Fruits, Vegetables and Allied Products Exporters’ Association (BFVAPEA) Acting President Mobasserur Rahman outlined market opportunities and relevant policies in Bangladesh, providing Chinese companies with insights into local demand and regulatory requirements.
A representative of New Hope Liuhe Bangladesh Region shared the company’s experience of operating in the Bangladeshi market.
Representatives of Qingdao Plantech Mechanical Technology Co Ltd, Henger Manufacturing (Shandong) Machinery Technology Co Ltd, Hunan Nongyou Machinery Group Co Ltd and Fujian Sanxin Technology Group Co Ltd also made presentations on their technological capabilities and interest in partnerships.
Organisers described the business-matching discussions as productive and said the initiative provided a platform for expanding Bangladesh-China cooperation in the modern agricultural sector.
