China

Bangladesh imports goods worth around $23 billion annually from China, while exports to the country stand at only about $1 billion. Previously, this $24 billion worth of trade moved through transshipment ports via indirect routes. With the launch of direct shipping services, cargo from China is...

Bangladesh is developing a dedicated Chinese Economic Zone in Anwara, Chattogram, to attract Chinese investment. However, fresh debate has emerged over the project's financing structure. Although the economic zone is primarily being established for Chinese investors, Bangladesh is also taking a subs...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity in Bangladesh, with Chinese brands, particularly BYD, drawing increasing attention in the market. EV prices in the country start at around Tk 60 lakh. Younger buyers, especially families that already own two cars, are showing interest in purchasing...

The United States has added three major Chinese companies—Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD—to a list of firms allegedly assisting the Chinese military. Beijing has strongly criticized the decision, which adds a new layer of tension to ongoing competition between the world’s two largest economies. The...

Once considered a vibrant industry during Eid-ul-Azha, Bangladesh’s leather industry is now facing a severe downturn. In the past, the rawhide market would come alive during the festival, drawing attention from orphanages, madrasas, and seasonal traders alike. However, the market has now collaps...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to establish a “constructive, strategic, and stable” relationship between their countries.China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China said in a statement following the Washington–Beijing talks held at the...

US President Donald Trump has arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marks the first visit by a sitting US president to China in nearly nine years. The trip is drawing close global attention amid widespread economic uncertainty a...

Bangladesh and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership through enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, and development sectors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release that both sides made the commi...