Bangladesh offers a competitive cost structure that allows Chinese companies to maintain global price competitiveness while relocating production, said Mohammad A Hafiz at a summit in Dhaka.
Speaking at the event organized by the Bangladesh China Club Limited in collaboration with Chinese business groups, Hafiz said Bangladesh’s strategic location provides access to South Asian and ASEAN markets, making it an attractive destination for trade, investment, and supply chain diversification.
He highlighted Bangladesh’s experience in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and international syndicated financing, which reflects the country’s growing ability to support industrial expansion and long-term foreign investment.
Hafiz also noted that the government is strengthening energy security through long-term LNG supply arrangements and expansion of floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) facilities to ensure uninterrupted industrial operations. Regulatory reforms, including improved labor standards and investment protection measures, are also being implemented to boost investor confidence.
According to him, bilateral trade between Bangladesh and China reached $24.05 billion, with Chinese exports accounting for $22.88 billion and Bangladeshi exports totaling $1.17 billion.
At the summit, Saif Uddin Ahmed said ongoing global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties could encourage more Chinese investors to relocate factories to Bangladesh.
Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid said the bank is supporting Chinese investors through trade facilitation services and a dedicated Mandarin-speaking Chinese desk. Meanwhile, Muzaffar Ahmed said Bangladesh’s rapid industrial growth and ongoing energy transition are creating significant opportunities for international investors in the power and renewable energy sectors.
