Cooperation Must Continue Between China-Bangladesh Regardless of New Govt: Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser of the interim government, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has urged for the continuation of bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and China, regardless of which party takes office next. He made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from the 'China-Bangladesh Partnership Forum' at the State Guest House Jamuna last Wednesday (January 28). A press release from his office confir

During the meeting, the Chief Adviser emphasized strengthening ties in the health, infrastructure, and digital sectors. Addressing the delegation, he said, "In a few weeks, a new government will be formed. However, the collaborative work between our two nations must remain ongoing." He also recalled his long-standing relationship with China, which began through microcredit initiatives that transformed lives in rural Chinese villages.

Professor Yunus fondly remembered his meeting with President Xi Jinping last March, noting that the President had mentioned following principles from Yunus’s books. In response, members of the Chinese delegation, including prominent biomedical scientists and investors, expressed their keen interest in contributing to Bangladesh’s development. Notably, representatives from Walvax Biotechnology highlighted their experience and future plans for vaccine-related projects in Bangladesh.