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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Friday invited the Chinese business leaders to be part of new Bangladesh and its transformation engaging extensively in terms of doing business for mutual benefit.
“Bangladesh is the hub (for doing business)... we could be the production hub of this entire region. Set up your factories in Bangladesh, sell to the whole region and sell to the whole world,” he said, describing Bangladesh’s advantage and position with huge access to the world market.
The Chief Adviser said the amazing location of Bangladesh makes it a very exciting country for the investors.
Dr Yunus participated in an event called “Investment Dialogue” with Chinese business leaders to inform the Chinese investors about the business-friendly environment in Bangladesh and attract Chinese investment in Bangladesh.
The Chief Adviser said Bangladesh has an advantage of a huge young population full of energy, creativity and aspirations. “That’s the exciting part of Bangladesh.”
He said there is no shortage of young people, both men and women, and they are very oriented to the new world, new way of thinking and new way of doing things.
“They are very quick to adopt, very quick to learn if you are making assembly plants, or if you are making any technologically oriented businesses. I think it would be good to consider Bangladesh,” Dr Yunus said.
He said Bangladesh oversees the whole Bay of Bengal as its practical point with huge access to the world through Bay of Bengal.
“So, Bangladesh is your path, not only for Bangladesh itself, but the three other major regions. You can have this advantage of having businesses in this whole region through Bangladesh. That’s the most exciting part of it,” Dr Yunus said.
Meanwhile, Yao Wang, Vice-Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), a semi-governmental organization that promotes China’s trade and economic relations with other countries, met Chief Adviser Dr Yunus and discussed issues of mutual interest, CA’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad told UNB.
Dr Yunus also joined the meeting with Han Zheng, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China at a state guest house in Beijing.
The Chief Adviser participated in a roundtable discussion on Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy Investment and Bangladesh 2.0 Manufacturing and Market Opportunities.
He will also join a session on Social Business, Youth Entrepreneurship and the World of Three Zeros at the same venue.
He exchanged views with CEOs of various companies, experienced individuals from the Social Business Circle, high-ranking officials of renowned Chinese companies, business representatives and the young generation of Bangladeshis and Chinese.
On Saturday morning, the Chief Adviser will visit Peking University and receive the Honorary Doctorate.
After receiving the Honorary Doctorate Degree, the Chief Adviser will deliver a speech to the audience.