Chinese investment in Bangladesh

China keen to set up SEZ in Mongla

China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

Exim Bank keen to support relocation of Chinese factories to Bangladesh

Yunus highlighted Bangladesh's strategic location and skilled workforce, positioning it as a potential manufacturing hub for global companies

Bangladesh sees rising Chinese investment amid trade shifts

Foreign direct investment (FDI) from China in Bangladesh has risen to $2.67 billion as of September 2024, according to official data, cementing China’s position as the country’s second-largest investor.

Holistic policies necessary to address trade imbalances

We must assess failure to fully utilise zero-duty trade benefits from China

Tapping into China’s industrial relocation / A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.

With Trump’s win, Bangladesh gets more investment queries from China

Chinese entrepreneurs are increasingly inquiring with Bangladeshi businesses over scope for factory relocations, joint ventures and fresh investments, apprehending that the new Trump administration might further hike tariffs on their exports to the US.

The weekly view / Will there be any uptick in investment after PM’s China visit?

There was an expectation that investment inflows from China to Bangladesh would increase substantially following the Covid-19 pandemic as investors in China were looking for an alternative manufacturing hub.

Chinese firm to invest $28.2 million in Uttara EPZ

United Spinning will set up a dyed textile yarn manufacturing industry

Local firms equally dissatisfied with business climate

Like Japanese and Chinese companies operating in Bangladesh, domestic firms as well as those from other countries are not happy with the overall business climate in the country, said a number of entrepreneurs, heads of chambers and experts. 

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

China keen to set up SEZ in Mongla

China has expressed interest in establishing a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mongla to expand trade relations and increase investment flows, according to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Exim Bank keen to support relocation of Chinese factories to Bangladesh

Yunus highlighted Bangladesh's strategic location and skilled workforce, positioning it as a potential manufacturing hub for global companies

March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

Bangladesh sees rising Chinese investment amid trade shifts

Foreign direct investment (FDI) from China in Bangladesh has risen to $2.67 billion as of September 2024, according to official data, cementing China’s position as the country’s second-largest investor.

March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025

Holistic policies necessary to address trade imbalances

We must assess failure to fully utilise zero-duty trade benefits from China

February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025

A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.

November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024

With Trump’s win, Bangladesh gets more investment queries from China

Chinese entrepreneurs are increasingly inquiring with Bangladeshi businesses over scope for factory relocations, joint ventures and fresh investments, apprehending that the new Trump administration might further hike tariffs on their exports to the US.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

Will there be any uptick in investment after PM’s China visit?

There was an expectation that investment inflows from China to Bangladesh would increase substantially following the Covid-19 pandemic as investors in China were looking for an alternative manufacturing hub.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Chinese firm to invest $28.2 million in Uttara EPZ

United Spinning will set up a dyed textile yarn manufacturing industry

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Local firms equally dissatisfied with business climate

Like Japanese and Chinese companies operating in Bangladesh, domestic firms as well as those from other countries are not happy with the overall business climate in the country, said a number of entrepreneurs, heads of chambers and experts. 

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023

Investors raise flags over business environment

Starting from difficulties in securing visa and work permits to opening and settling of letters of credit (LCs) and an unavailability of tax-related materials and booklets in English language, there are numerous hindrances that Chinese investors face in Bangladesh.