To enhance foreign investment in Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has announced a series of breakfast meetings designed to address the concerns of investors from China and South Korea. This initiative was unveiled during a gathering with a delegation of Chinese investors at the State Guest House Jamuna, coinciding with the Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025.
Professor Yunus emphasised the favourable investment climate that has developed following recent trade and labour reforms by the Interim Government. “In the last eight months, we have made significant progress in making Bangladesh a more attractive destination for foreign investors. We have never seen such a conducive environment for investment before,” he remarked.
To facilitate ongoing dialogue, the Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) will host monthly breakfast meetings with Chinese and Korean investors on the 10th of each month. Professor Yunus has pledged to attend select meetings to engage directly with investors and address their inquiries.
As part of the initiative, the Chief Adviser proposed the establishment of a dedicated hotline and call center for foreign investors, enabling them to quickly report complaints and resolve issues. “Investors can reach out through this hotline to express their concerns, and we will ensure a swift response,” he stated.
The meeting saw participation from over 30 prominent Chinese investors representing various sectors, including infrastructure, power, transportation, renewable energy, textiles, telecommunications, waste management, logistics, and IT services. The delegation was led by Pauline Ngan, Vice President of Mainland Headgear Company Limited.
During the discussions, Professor Yunus shared insights from his recent conversations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who expressed his support for boosting investments from leading Chinese companies in Bangladesh.
Chinese representatives showed interest in investing in the designated Chinese economic zone in Chittagong and the forthcoming economic zone in Mongla, where plans are underway for China to enhance a seaport. Several companies also expressed their intention to establish Bangladesh as their manufacturing hub for South Asia, in line with the Chief Adviser’s vision of positioning the country as a significant global manufacturing center. “We have a strong market here, and we can also serve landlocked nations like Nepal and Bhutan,” Professor Yunus stressed.
Earlier that day, a group of South Korean investors met with the Chief Adviser to discuss potential investment opportunities, with BIDA Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun and SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed also participating in the discussions.
