Bangladesh opens first overseas investment office in China
Beijing initiative aims to attract Chinese factories, expand industrial cooperation, support exports and create jobs across Bangladesh soon
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has opened its first overseas investment promotion office in China as part of a broader strategy to attract Chinese manufacturers, strengthen industrial cooperation and position itself as a regional production hub amid shifting global supply chains.
The announcement was made during an “Invest Bangladesh” seminar in Beijing earlier this week, where Prime Minister Tarique Rahman invited Chinese companies to expand their manufacturing operations into Bangladesh.
According to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the new office will serve as a direct contact point for Chinese businesses, helping investors navigate regulations, obtain approvals and accelerate investment decisions.
The Beijing office is the first overseas investment facilitation center established by BIDA and reflects Bangladesh’s growing focus on securing foreign investment from one of its largest economic partners.
Officials said the initiative is designed to make it easier for Chinese companies to explore manufacturing opportunities and establish operations in Bangladesh.
BIDA also launched a dedicated China Relationship Desk and introduced a Chinese-language digital platform called the “China Investment Gateway” to improve communication with businesses and provide investment-related information in Mandarin.
The investment push produced an immediate commitment from Chinese manufacturer Handa Industries, which announced plans to invest $220 million in a new production facility at the Keraniganj Economic Zone near Dhaka.
According to BIDA, the project is expected to generate around 13,000 jobs. The company had already entered Bangladesh last year by establishing a $100 million manufacturing facility at the Mirsharai Economic Zone, a project that created approximately 12,000 jobs.
Several agreements aimed at expanding bilateral industrial cooperation were also signed during the seminar.
Bangladesh has increasingly sought to attract export-oriented industries as multinational companies diversify manufacturing away from traditional production centers.
Officials hope the country’s large workforce, competitive labor costs and expanding network of economic zones will help attract greater investment in manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics and other industrial sectors.
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