Mango exports to China begins tomorrow

The first consignment of Bangladeshi mangoes will be exported to China tomorrow (28 May) and will soon be available in the Chinese market, marking a significant step in agricultural trade between the two countries.

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen will join an event marking the export which will be held at the CIP gate of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport tomorrow afternoon, a senior official told UNB today (27 May).

Agriculture Secretary Md Emdad Ullah Mian announced the development at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital on 21 May.

"Following Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus's recent visit to China, the government has intensified efforts to export agricultural products, especially mangoes, to the Chinese market. A shipment of mangoes will be sent from Bangladesh to China this month," he said.

The secretary added that the government has taken up a long-term plan to ensure the sustainability and timeliness of mango exports to China. "This initiative is part of a broader food security strategy aimed at ensuring safe and nutritious food for all by 2050," he noted.

Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador  Yao recently said that the upcoming visit of the largest-ever business delegation from China, led by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, would send a "strong signal" of openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit.

The minister is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on 31 May with a delegation of more than 100 Chinese investors. During the visit, the two sides will co-host a trade and investment exchange event, where hundreds of Chinese and Bangladeshi enterprises are expected to engage and explore further cooperation opportunities.

Ambassador Yao also shared that procedures for importing Bangladeshi jackfruit and guava are ongoing. "We hope that Bangladesh can soon open up Hilsa exports to China—after all, Chinese foodies can't wait to enjoy this delicious fish on their dining tables," he said.