Invest Bangladesh opens first foreign office in China

Invest Bangladesh has opened its first foreign representative office in Guangzhou, China, as part of its efforts to expand its international presence and attract foreign investment.

The new office will serve as a local contact point for Chinese investors, providing information and guidance on investment opportunities in Bangladesh, relevant regulations and communication with concerned government authorities, Invest Bangladesh said in a press release.

The initiative to establish a representative office in China was taken as part of the 180-day investment action plan announced in March this year. Drawing on the experience and expertise gained from the Guangzhou office, the organisation plans to gradually expand its presence in other key foreign investment markets.

Invest Bangladesh Head of Investment Development Nahian Rahman Rochi said the main objective of the initiative was to establish direct contact with potential investors and provide necessary support throughout the investment process. Guangzhou was selected for the first overseas office because of its strong industrial base and extensive manufacturing sector, he said. 

Chinese professionals with experience in the business environments of both China and Bangladesh had been appointed to the office, he said, adding that they would help investors move from initial interest to the development of actual investment projects.

Chief Representative and Business Development Manager Mei Zhou and Representative and Business Development Analyst Yang Wenchuang are responsible for investor relations and investment support at the Guangzhou office.

Invest Bangladesh has already been working to strengthen ties with Chinese investors through investment roadshows, business forums and various institutional partnerships.

The Guangzhou office will further advance these initiatives, with a focus on maintaining regular communication with Chinese investors and turning their investment interest into actual projects.

The Guangzhou representative office is expected to help strengthen investment ties between the two countries by creating new investment opportunities and providing necessary support to potential Chinese investors.�"BSS