Business Report :
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun has invited China-based manufacturers to invest in Bangladesh in the wake of the post-US election development.
He wrote an “open letter” to investors in China, saying that Bangladesh was now ready to emerge as a potential destination for manufacturers planning to relocate or diversify their footprint, said a statement of the chief adviser press wing.
“The post-election developments in the US signal big increases in tariffs and duties for China-based manufacturers,” Chowdhury, a former senior banker with HSBC, wrote.
“In this context, we extend an open invitation to our investor friends in China and are committed to supporting them in navigating the evolving landscape,” he said.
“We see potential in industries like garments, electronics, solar value chain and automotive. We are committed to tailor a favorable investment environment for the investors with attractive incentive programs and benefits,” he said.
The BIDA chief, who in the past month met at least 200 CEOs of multinational and local companies, said contrary to what some political experts were predicting, Bangladesh economy is set to benefit hugely in the new Trump presidency.
“We are already witnessing quite a lot of interests from China based manufacturers seeking to diversify their risks and manufacturing bases,” he said.
China has been a long-standing partner of Bangladesh and in 2022 became Bangladesh largest source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
