Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to China has begun with a focus on trade and investment. To attract Chinese investors to Bangladesh, a business summit will be organized by Bangladesh. Professor Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam, Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), commented that this summit could open new doors for Bangladesh’s economy.
Speaking to journalists via phone from Beijing on Monday night (July 8), he shared these insights. The BSEC is one of the main organizers of the Beijing Trade and Investment Summit.
The BSEC Chairman said, “Today, Bangladeshi business representatives have met with their Chinese counterparts. We are hopeful that tomorrow’s detailed discussions will yield positive outcomes. We expect this summit to pave the way for new Chinese investments in Bangladesh.”
He added, “Compared to past roadshows, we are receiving much more enthusiastic responses this time. There’s a lot of excitement about this event. We hope that our friendship with China will grow stronger, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our bilateral relations.”
The Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, BSEC, Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI), and the Bangladeshi Embassy in Beijing have jointly organized the Beijing Trade and Investment Summit.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is on a state visit to China to boost Chinese investments in major infrastructure projects and various sectors in Bangladesh, establish Chinese industries in Bangladesh, reduce the trade deficit, secure $7 billion in loan assistance, and enhance bilateral strategic relations. She arrived in Beijing on a four-day official visit on July 8.
The Prime Minister and her delegation left Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines chartered flight at 11:10 am. They arrived in Beijing at 6:05 pm local time. During this visit, several agreements and memoranda of understanding are expected to be signed with China
Program Schedule
08:30 – 10:00: Guest Arrival, Registration & Networking
10:30 – 10:40: Welcome Speech
10:40 – 11:00: Presentation n Trade, Business & Investment Opportunities Between Bangladesh & China
11:00 – 11:10: Speech by the Ambassadors
11:!0 – 11:25: Speech by Business Representatives from China
11:25 – 11:30: Speech by the Guest of Honor from China
11:30 – 11:50: Speech by the Chief Guest
11:50 – 11:55: Exchange of MoU & Agreement
11:55 – 12:35: Panel Discussion
12:35 – 01:00: Vote of Thanks
01:00: Lunch Break
02:00 – 04:00: BREAKOUT SESSION
Season 1: Upgrading Infrastructure: paving for Development & Connectivity
Season 2: Towards Smart Bangladesh: Smart Technology & Communication
Season 3: Accelerating the Energy Transition
Season 4: Boosting Trade, Business & Investment
Season 5: Creating Opportunities in Agriculture & Agro-processing
Season 6: Advancing Benchmark in Textile & Leather
