Invest Bangladesh opens first foreign office in China

Invest Bangladesh has opened its first foreign office in China’s Guangzhou city to help attract Chinese investment, amid increasing appetite in the world’s number two economy to invest in Bangladesh.

The office will provide interested Chinese investors with relevant information to invest in Bangladesh, regulatory guidelines and help establish communication with concerned Bangladeshi state agencies, Invest Bangladesh said in a press release on Sunday.

Plans for establishing the Guangzhou office was included in the 180-day investment action plan Invest Bangladesh announced in March.

The agency plans to use the Guangzhou launch as a blueprint for expanding into other key global markets. Nahian Rahman Rochi, head of investment development at Invest Bangladesh, said the city was chosen for its strong industrial base and extensive manufacturing sector. The office will focus on direct investor outreach and early-stage project support.

Mei Zhou will lead the branch as chief representative and business development manager, joined by Yang Wenchuang as representative and business development analyst. Both bring over a decade of experience in Sino-Bangladesh trade and investment.

The move builds on Invest Bangladesh’s recent roadshows, business forums, and institutional partnerships in China.

China was Bangladesh’s second-largest source of net foreign direct investment in 2025, contributing $321.15 million, or 18.13% of total inflows, according to Bangladesh Bank data.