Set up factories in Bangladesh, sell globally: CA Yunus to Chinese businesses
The chief adviser said Bangladesh has the advantage of a huge young population full of energy, creativity and aspirations. "That’s the exciting part of Bangladesh"
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today (28 March) invited the Chinese business leaders to be part of new Bangladesh and its transformation, engaging extensively in terms of doing business for mutual benefit.
"Bangladesh is the hub [for doing business]...a production hub for the entire region. Set up your factories in Bangladesh and sell your products to the whole world," he said, describing Bangladesh's advantage and position with huge access to the world market.
Prof Yunus participated in an event called "Investment Dialogue" with Chinese business leaders to inform the Chinese investors about the business-friendly environment in Bangladesh and attract Chinese investment in Bangladesh.
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The chief adviser said Bangladesh has the advantage of a huge young population full of energy, creativity and aspirations. "That's the exciting part of Bangladesh."
He said there is no shortage of young men and women in Bangladesh, and they are very quick learners.
Meanwhile, Yao Wang, Vice-Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), a semi-governmental organization that promotes China's trade and economic relations with other countries, met Chief Adviser Yunus and discussed issues of mutual interest, CA's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad told UNB.
Yunus also joined the meeting with Han Zheng, Vice President of the People's Republic of China at a state guest house in Beijing.
The chief adviser participated in a roundtable discussion on Sustainable Infrastructure and Energy Investment and Bangladesh 2.0 Manufacturing and Market Opportunities.
He will also join a session on Social Business, Youth Entrepreneurship and the World of Three Zeros at the same venue.
He exchanged views with CEOs of various companies, experienced individuals from the Social Business Circle, high-ranking officials of renowned Chinese companies, business representatives and the young generation of Bangladeshis and Chinese.
On Saturday morning, the chief adviser will visit Peking University and receive the Honorary Doctorate.
After receiving the Honorary Doctorate Degree, the chief adviser will deliver a speech to the audience.
In the afternoon, Prof Yunus will give an exclusive interview to China Media Group (CMG), a renowned Chinese media organisation, and Xinhua (likely), where various aspects of the multidimensional relations between Bangladesh and China and the future direction of Bangladesh's position on various contemporary international issues will be shared.
The chief adviser will attend a dinner hosted by the Ambassador of Bangladesh to China.
