The Bangladesh Consulate General in Kunming has called on entrepreneurs from China’s Yunnan province to invest in Bangladesh, pitching the nation as a high-potential trade gateway bridging South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the vast Chinese market.
The invitation was extended during an event organized by the General Association of Yunnan Entrepreneurs in Kunming under the theme “Connect to the South, Prosper through Open Cooperation,” according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Commerce.
Strategic Advantage & Infrastructure
Delivering a keynote presentation titled “Bangladesh as an Investment Destination,” Ridwanur Rahman, First Secretary (Commercial) at the consulate, highlighted key elements driving foreign investment:
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Competitive Edge: Skilled labor, accessible industrial land, full power coverage, and favorable geographical positioning make Bangladesh a prime destination for global investors.
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Kunming–Chattogram Corridor: Highlighted as a vital potential trade link connecting southwestern China directly to the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, opening up fresh trade avenues for Yunnan-based enterprises.
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Investor Protections: 100% foreign ownership options, full repatriation of capital and profits, and bilateral investment protection agreements with 34 countries, including China.
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Key Projects: Progress on the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone in Anwara, Chattogram, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority’s (BIDA) One Stop Service, high-tech parks, export processing zones, and over $4 billion worth of prospective Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
High-Potential Sectors
The consulate identified several key industries for potential joint ventures and investment:
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Readymade garments (RMG) & textiles
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Pharmaceuticals, electronics, and electric vehicles (EVs)
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Agro-processing, logistics, and IT services
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Renewable energy, with explicit opportunities for Chinese firms in solar power, energy storage, and green construction technologies.
Following the presentation, Chinese entrepreneurs held targeted discussions with the commercial wing of the consulate to explore trade expansion. The consulate affirmed that active efforts are underway to strengthen trade ties across southwestern China—including Yunnan, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, and Guangxi.
