5 Chinese companies invested $8m in Bangladesh in last one month

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has reported that five Chinese companies have invested $8 million in the last month since the interim government took over. Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin thanked China for its recent decision to provide a zero-tariff facility for 100% tariff lines for all LDCs with diplomatic relations with China, including Bangladesh. Ambassador Yao made his maiden call on the newly appointed Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, congratulating him on his appointment and handing over a letter from Vice Foreign Minister of China Sun Weidong. He reiterated China's commitment to good neighborliness and friendship with Bangladesh, stating that the friendship between the two countries is historically deep and that China is ready to work with Bangladesh to promote bilateral exchanges and cooperation. He also highlighted the importance of increasing people-to-people contacts between Bangladesh and China, especially concerning the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Both sides discussed preparing a list of functions to be organized in 2025 to celebrate the 50 years of diplomatic relations.