Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) has called for stronger Bangladesh-China trade and investment cooperation as it celebrated the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The BCCCI China National Day Celebration 2026 was held at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Tuesday, bringing together government representatives, Chinese diplomats, business leaders and investors to strengthen bilateral economic ties, said a press release today.
State Minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam , MP, attended the event as the chief guest, while Dr. Liu Yuyin, Charg‚ d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, was present as the guest of honour.
Addressing the event, Shama Obaed highlighted the longstanding friendship between Bangladesh and China, stressing mutual respect, economic partnership and people-to-people exchanges.
She said bilateral relations had expanded across trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, industry, technology and culture.
Describing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China earlier this year as an important milestone, she said the visit had opened new avenues for cooperation and advanced the vision of a China-Bangladesh Community with a Shared Future in the New Era.
The state minister reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to the One-China Policy and expressed confidence that enhanced cooperation would contribute to shared prosperity.
Highlighting China's achievements in manufacturing, technological advancement and poverty reduction, she said its development experience offered valuable lessons for Bangladesh and other developing countries.
She expressed hope that the BCCCI would continue to facilitate engagement among Chinese investors, Bangladeshi businesses and relevant government authorities.
In his address, Dr. Liu Yuyin highlighted the longstanding friendship between the two countries, noting the 51st anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of their cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
He said China had remained Bangladesh's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, while cumulative Chinese investment in Bangladesh had reached around US$3.6 billion.
Dr. Liu identified manufacturing, clean energy, the digital economy, infrastructure and tourism as promising sectors for further Chinese investment in Bangladesh.
He reaffirmed China's support for Bangladesh's development, sovereignty and territorial integrity, expressing willingness to encourage more Chinese enterprises to explore investment opportunities in the country.
In his welcome address, BCCCI President Mohd. Khorshed Alam reaffirmed the chamber's commitment to strengthening bilateral economic relations, attracting Chinese investment and expanding market access for Bangladeshi products in China.
He also welcomed NCC Bank PLC's initiative to develop dedicated banking services for Chinese clients and investors, saying accessible financial services were important for facilitating cross-border business.
The event was attended, among others, by BCCCI Secretary General Jamilur Rahman, CCPIT Academy, Beijing, President Zhao Ping, Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh President Han Kun, Overseas Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh Executive Vice President Qiu Xiaobin, Invest Bangladesh Authority's China Desk Director General Dr. Julia Moni and NCC Bank PLC Chairman Nurun Newaz Salim.
Members of the BCCCI Board of Directors, senior officials of NCC Bank PLC and business representatives also attended the celebration, reports BSS.