Chinese investors have shown growing interest in Bangladesh’s key sectors, following a series of bilateral engagements between a Bangladesh delegation and Chinese investors held in Shanghai and Guangzhou, according to a press release from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA).
The delegation, led by Ashik Chowdhury, Executive Chairman of BIDA and the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), visited China from July 20–26, 2025. During this visit, more than 100 Chinese investors participated in an investment seminar jointly organised by BIDA and the Embassy of Bangladesh in Shanghai on July 21.
At the seminar, representatives from Chinese companies Handa Industries and New Tiger Energy shared their positive investment experiences in Bangladesh, highlighting the evolving landscape of the country’s investment opportunities.
Alongside the seminar, the delegation conducted over 25 bilateral meetings with companies looking to explore new or expand existing investments in Bangladesh. Key sectors of interest included renewable energy, ready-made garments (RMG), healthcare, and consumer electronics.
“We are encouraged by the positive engagement from Chinese companies,” said Ashik Chowdhury. “These interactions allowed us to showcase the recent policy advancements in Bangladesh, particularly in currency stability and the simplification of investment procedures. The feedback from Chinese investors has been very positive.”
The delegation was accompanied by senior officials from BIDA, BEZA, and representatives from CitiBank NA, EBL, HSBC, and Standard Chartered. The team also discussed opportunities for future collaboration with Chinese business associations and members of the non-resident Bangladeshi (NRB) community.
In addition, early discussions took place on establishing BIDA’s first overseas office to enhance sustained investor engagement and facilitate further collaboration in East Asia.