Yunnan business delegation urges more Bangladesh consulates in China, Chinese mission in Chattogram

A visiting business delegation from China’s Yunnan province has called on the Bangladesh government to open more consulates in key Chinese regions, in addition to its existing mission in Canton (Guangzhou), and recommended that China set up a consulate in Chattogram to further deepen and facilitate trade and investment ties.

The proposals came at a discussion meeting between a 15 member Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) delegation and an 11-member Yunnan business delegation, held at the BCCCI office in Gulshan, Dhaka on Wednesday, according to a press release.

The Chinese side was led by Tan Shasha, general manager of Yunnan Living Room Supply Chain Management Co Ltd, while on the BCCCI side, BCCCI President Mohd Khorshed Alam headed the team.

Tan pointed out that this was the delegation’s third visit to Bangladesh and that they had already held a number of important meetings with government officials and business leaders during their stay.

The Chinese business team head remarked that EVs are a growing area of interest in Bangladesh.

But any large-scale engagement would require formal, concrete joint-venture proposals from the Chinese government or leading EV manufacturers for consideration by the Bangladesh government, she added.

During the meeting, both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to deepening economic cooperation and expanding business opportunities between Bangladesh and China’s Yunnan province.