DHAKA, Aug 31, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh has highlighted its growing potential as an investment destination before Chinese entrepreneurs in Kunming, with a view to strengthening trade and investment cooperation between Bangladesh and China's Yunnan Province.

A discussion was held today at the conference room of Kunming Lingyun Law Firm, jointly organised by the Kunming Young Entrepreneurs Association (KYEA) and the Bangladesh Consulate General in Kunming, said a press release here.

The meeting aimed at establishing a sustained channel for commercial communication between the two sides and exploring practical avenues for industrial cooperation and project-based investment.

KYEA President OUYANG Jingang, Vice-President SUN Wenjie, Secretary General LI Yi and more than 50 representatives of National High-Tech Enterprises, Yunnan Province's Top 100 Enterprises and companies recognised as "Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative Little Giant" enterprises attended the event.

First Secretary (Commercial) of the Bangladesh Consulate General in Kunming Ridwanur Rahman made a presentation on "Bangladesh as an Investment Destination."

At the outset, participants visited Yunnan Lingyun Law Firm, followed by a presentation on the activities and development of KYEA.

In his presentation, Ridwanur Rahman highlighted Bangladesh's macroeconomic stability, large domestic market, competitive and young workforce, strategic geographical location at the crossroads of South and Southeast Asia, and investment-friendly policy framework.

He briefed the Chinese entrepreneurs on various incentives available to foreign investors, including 100-percent foreign ownership, repatriation of profits and capital, tax holidays and special facilities for importing capital machinery.

He also highlighted investment opportunities in economic zones and hi-tech parks, particularly the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) in Anwara, Chattogram.

Potential sectors identified for investment included readymade garments and textiles, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, leather and leather goods, light engineering, information technology, renewable energy and healthcare.

During the question-and-answer session, Chinese entrepreneurs expressed interest in several sectors, particularly healthcare and fisheries.

Responding to queries on healthcare, the First Secretary (Commercial) said Bangladesh offers opportunities for joint investment in hospitals and diagnostic services, medical equipment manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

He invited Chinese investors to explore mutually beneficial partnerships by combining Chinese technology and investment with Bangladesh's market and production potential.

On fisheries, he said there is significant demand in the Chinese market for crab and eel, while demand for Bangladeshi crab and eel has been increasing in recent years.

He said there is considerable scope for investment in crab and eel farming, processing and cold-chain infrastructure in Bangladesh's coastal areas.

He also said the market-access process is underway for exporting jackfruit and guava from Bangladesh to China following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China.

He expressed hope that the initiative would open new avenues for agricultural trade between the two countries.

The First Secretary (Commercial) invited Chinese entrepreneurs to visit Bangladesh and explore investment opportunities on the ground.

He assured them that the Bangladesh Consulate General in Kunming remains ready to provide necessary information, facilitate business contacts and extend relevant services to interested investors and businesses.

During the open discussion, representatives of participating companies briefed the gathering on their respective activities and expressed interest in exploring cooperation with Bangladesh.

Established in 1993, the Kunming Young Entrepreneurs Association is a non-profit organisation registered with the Kunming Municipal Bureau of Civil Affairs. It is a member organisation of the Yunnan Young Entrepreneurs Association and the Kunming Youth Federation.

Its member companies operate across the primary, industrial and service sectors of Yunnan Province.

The two sides agreed to maintain regular communication, exchange business delegations and advance sector-specific cooperation in the future.