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DHAKA, Aug 16, 2026 (BSS) - The Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) hosted a 12-member delegation from Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (ZSTU), China, at a discussion meeting held at the BCCCI Office in Dhaka on Saturday.

The delegation comprised professors and academic professionals specialising in fashion design, textiles, technology and engineering, was led by Professor Xu Qiujie, Vice Dean and Professor of the School of Fashion, Design and Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, said a press release.

During the meeting, Professor Xu Qiujie expressed the university's strong interest in expanding academic and industry collaboration with Bangladesh. 

He highlighted opportunities for joint academic programmes, university-to-university cooperation, technical knowledge exchange, industry-oriented training and capacity-building initiatives.

He also expressed interest in creating opportunities for Bangladeshi students studying fashion, textiles and related disciplines to pursue academic and practical learning opportunities at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, including exposure to China's advanced textile and fashion industries.

Mohd. Khorshed Alam, President of BCCCI, welcomed the visiting delegation and emphasised the importance of strengthening Bangladesh-China cooperation in education, technical skills development, textiles, fashion and industry-based training.

He said that BCCCI is keen to facilitate stronger links between Bangladeshi educational institutions, textile industries and Chinese universities and industries. 

He also highlighted a BCCCI initiative to facilitate opportunities for Bangladeshi textile students to gain practical exposure in China through factory visits, industry engagement and hands-on training.

An open discussion followed the formal session, where representatives from both sides exchanged views on a range of potential areas of cooperation, including student exchange, university collaboration, technical training, industry exposure, knowledge sharing and joint initiatives in fashion and textile education.

The meeting was attended by Mr. Masud Ali Khan, Vice President, BCCCI; Professor Rakibul Hoque, Director, BCCCI; representatives of the National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER); along with other BCCCI members and representatives of the visiting delegation.

The meeting concluded with a shared understanding of the importance of developing long-term academic, technical and industry linkages between Bangladesh and China in the fields of fashion, textiles, technology and related sectors.

The BCCCI and Zhejiang Sci-Tech University expressed their interest in maintaining close communication and exploring practical opportunities to translate the discussions into meaningful and sustainable collaborative initiatives.