Prime Minister Announces Bangladesh's First Investment Office in China

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman announced the upcoming launch of Bangladesh's first investment office in China during the Bangladesh Investment Forum in Beijing on Thursday (June 25). During his address, he invited Chinese companies to expand their value chains in Bangladesh.

"We are opening our first investment office in China soon. The objective is simple: Chinese investors won't have to wait until they arrive in Bangladesh to get help," the Prime Minister said. "We want to be closer, communicate regularly, and help speed up the decision-making process."

Highlighting decades of bilateral ties, he noted that the relationship is built on trust, respect, and practical cooperation. "Over the years, this relationship has transformed from diplomacy to development, from development to trade, and now to a deeper industrial partnership. Today, I want to talk about that next chapter," he added.

Rahman emphasized that Bangladesh is undergoing a major economic and administrative transformation. "We stand at a crucial juncture in our journey. Bangladesh is open for business, ready for the future, and eager to work with our trusted friend, China."

To prove Bangladesh is ready for global business, the government is actively implementing a 180-day action plan to cut bureaucratic red tape. Under this new framework, business licenses will be approved within 15 days. The Prime Minister assured foreign investors they would receive non-discriminatory treatment, secure repatriation of capital and dividends, and robust legal protection.

Development is also progressing rapidly on the designated Chinese Economic and Industrial Zones in Anwara (Chattogram) and Mongla. These zones are designed to offer seamless logistics, port connectivity, skilled labor, and a long-term business ecosystem.

Highlighting special policy incentives in renewable energy, IT, advanced textiles, and pharmaceuticals, Rahman strongly urged Chinese companies to become core partners in Bangladesh's next economic chapter.