Chinese Firms Propose $9.21 Billion Investment Across Key Sectors in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has received investment proposals worth approximately $9.21 billion from 11 leading Chinese companies, marking one of the largest expressions of foreign investment interest in recent years. The proposals span multiple strategic sectors, including energy, transport infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, education, environmental management, and pharmaceuticals.

The investment commitments were presented during a meeting between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and senior executives of the Chinese companies in Beijing on June 25. Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury attended the meeting, which formed part of the prime minister's official visit aimed at strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Bangladesh and China.

Speaking at a media briefing on Saturday, Ashik Chowdhury said the newly elected government's efforts to restore political and economic stability have significantly improved Bangladesh's image among international investors. He noted that growing confidence in the country's economic direction has encouraged foreign companies to explore large-scale investment opportunities.
 

He also highlighted the government's decision to publish Bangladesh's first five-year tax outlook, describing it as an important step toward ensuring policy predictability and long-term confidence for investors considering projects in the country.
 

Among the proposed investments, China Future Energy Group Holding Limited expressed interest in investing $250 million to support gas field exploration and development in Bangladesh.
 

Shanghai SUS Environment Company Limited proposed investing $890 million to establish waste-to-energy plants, aiming to convert municipal waste into electricity while improving environmental sustainability.

A major proposal came from China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), which offered to invest $650 million to develop the Mongla Port Economic Zone, construct bonded warehouses, and transform Mongla into a regional logistics hub. Officials estimate the project could create around 50,000 jobs.

Technology manufacturer Shenzhen Kaifa Technology Company Limited plans to invest $250 million in the production of smart electric meters, supporting Bangladesh's modernization of its power distribution network.
 

Chinese logistics giant SF Express has proposed an investment of $180 million to develop cold-chain logistics facilities and bonded warehouses in Mongla, strengthening Bangladesh's export capacity and e-commerce supply chain.
 

Huaxin Textile Industry Company Limited announced plans to invest $190 million in expanding recycled cotton and yarn production at the Payra Port Industrial Zone. The proposal also includes manufacturing cylindrical lithium batteries and constructing a 200-megawatt solar power plant for industrial operations.

Environmental technology company Zhongxin Environmental Protection Group submitted one of the largest proposals, seeking to invest $1.65 billion in an electronic waste recycling and disposal facility at the Payra Port Industrial Zone.
 

CRRC Xian Company Limited expressed interest in investing $190 million through a joint venture with Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF) to establish a railway components assembly plant aimed at supporting the country's growing rail network.
 

The single largest proposal came from Sichuan Road and Bridge Group Company Limited, which plans to invest $4.5 billion in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project to upgrade and expand the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway, one of Bangladesh's most important economic transport corridors.
 

In the education sector, China Kepai Education Group proposed investing $270 million to establish a modern applied university and technical education industrial park capable of accommodating approximately 30,000 students, supporting Bangladesh's efforts to develop a skilled workforce.
 

Meanwhile, China Shandong Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Company Limited has proposed a $190 million investment to cultivate Chinese medicinal herbs on a commercial scale in Bangladesh and develop related pharmaceutical and processing industries.
 

The proposed investments align with Bangladesh's broader strategy of attracting foreign direct investment into high-value industries, advanced manufacturing, green technology, logistics, and infrastructure development. If implemented, the projects are expected to generate employment, strengthen industrial capacity, improve export competitiveness, and deepen economic cooperation between Bangladesh and China.
 

Government officials view the proposals as a strong indication of increasing international confidence in Bangladesh's investment climate and believe the initiatives could play a significant role in supporting the country's long-term economic growth and industrial transformation.