BCCCI delegation signs two MoUs at China-South Asia Expo
A 23-member business delegation led by Mohd Khorshed Alam, President of the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI), participated in the 10th China-South Asia Expo and the 30th China Kunming Import and Export Fair 2026 in Kunming, Yunnan Province, China.
The event was held from 11 to 16 June, 2026.
As Bangladesh participated in the expo as the theme country, six organisations joined through BCCCI. They were Amanat Shah Group, Techno Drugs Ltd, Akij Food & Beverage Ltd, Ayman Agro Ltd, MM Trade and BCCCI.
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More than 100 Bangladeshi companies also showcased their products at the Bangladesh Country Pavilion under the coordination of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Kunming.
On 11 June, BCCCI signed two Memoranda of Understanding with Chinese institutions to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.
The first MoU was signed with Bank of Huzhou Co Ltd to promote banking cooperation and facilitate RMB-based trade transactions.
Under the agreement, BCCCI will support the bank's efforts to establish a representative presence in Bangladesh and explore mechanisms to simplify bilateral trade settlements and reduce transaction costs.
The second MoU was signed with the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME) during the International Public Procurement Conference for the South Asian Market.
The agreement focuses on promoting bilateral trade and investment, business delegation exchanges, information sharing and institutional cooperation.
On 12 June, the delegation participated in the opening ceremony of Bangladesh Day, organised with the support of the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Kunming.
Speaking on behalf of the BCCCI president, Vice President Mohammad Masud Ali Khan addressed the forum.
Adviser to the President Faizul Alam delivered a presentation highlighting Bangladesh's investment opportunities across seven priority sectors, including textiles and garments, leather and footwear, agro-processing, technical manpower and technology transfer, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, and AI, ICT and e-commerce.
According to BCCCI, the presentation generated interest among Chinese businesses and investors seeking to collaborate and invest in Bangladesh.
The delegation also attended an official dinner hosted by the Consulate General, where Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, Minister of Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute; Barrister Kayser Kamal, Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad; senior government officials; Chinese investors; and business leaders were present.
The event provided an opportunity for direct interaction between Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and potential Chinese partners.
During the expo, the BCCCI delegation visited the Bangladesh Country Pavilion and toured participating exhibition booths.
The delegation reviewed a range of Bangladeshi products and exchanged views with exhibitors on product quality, branding, market positioning and export opportunities in China.
BCCCI President Mohd Khorshed Alam stressed the importance of presenting higher-quality, value-added and internationally competitive products in the Chinese market.
He encouraged Bangladeshi companies to strengthen product standards, improve branding and packaging, and take a more strategic approach in future international exhibitions.
BCCCI said its participation was part of its ongoing efforts to promote trade and investment between Bangladesh and China, facilitate greater market access for Bangladeshi products, and encourage increased Chinese investment in Bangladesh.
