A high-level Chinese business delegation met with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Thursday to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s textile, IT and manufacturing sectors.
The meeting was held at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara with Bangladesh side led by the trade body’s Vice President Md Imran Hossain Khan and the Chinese delegation headed by Frank Du, Chairman of BETTEX Industries Ltd, according to a release
Senior officials from several Chinese textile, machinery, electronics, IT and AI companies also joined the meeting.
BGMEA leaders said Bangladesh is now focusing on high-value apparel, man-made fibers, technical textiles and advanced manufacturing. They highlighted the need for more investment in modern technologies, machinery and skills training to remain competitive in global markets.
The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in Bangladesh’s spinning, weaving, yarn dyeing, textile machinery, electronics, IT and AI-based manufacturing sectors. They said China wants to expand cooperation with Bangladesh through technology transfer, joint ventures and industrial partnerships.
Both sides agreed that Bangladesh and China can work together to develop new production capacity, reduce manufacturing costs and strengthen backward linkage industries. BGMEA leaders said stronger cooperation will help Bangladesh increase its production of MMF-based products and high-value garments.
The delegation also discussed opportunities for collaboration in digital technologies, electronics assembly, vocational education and skills development. Representatives from the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) proposed signing an MoU with BGMEA to work together in executive education and training.
Several major Chinese companies attended the meeting, including Weihai BETTEX, Beijing Mofeng Technology Network, Fast Powder, Changzhou Jinhe Investment and Suzhou Youwo Rui New Materials. Academics and legal experts from CKGSB and Jiangsu Manxiu Law Firm were also present.
The Chinese delegates said Bangladesh has strong potential to become a hub for textiles, electronics, IT and advanced manufacturing. They proposed making another visit to Dhaka in January to explore investment options in more detail.
BGMEA welcomed the proposal and invited Chinese companies to visit Bangladesh’s industrial zones. Both sides agreed to continue discussions to strengthen trade and investment ties.