The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) management held a high-level meeting with a 19-member delegation from the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) on Thursday to discuss strategic partnerships and enhance investment opportunities in the country’s capital market.

The delegation, representing over 250 Chinese companies active in Bangladesh, was led by CEAB Vice President Ma Ben. The meeting focused on making the capital market more investment-friendly for foreign entities and aligning Chinese investment with Bangladesh's long-term economic goals.

DSE Managing Director Nuzhat Anwar welcomed the delegation, noting that the exchange is currently prioritizing effective transformation of the capital market.

"We are formulating strategies for the future direction of the market and emphasize close engagement with Chinese companies to achieve mutual goals," Anwar said.

She added that the DSE is prepared to hold separate discussions with interested companies to facilitate their specific investment and listing processes.

The DSE chief also expressed hope that China would remain a key partner as the exchange develops its upcoming five-year strategic plan.

CEAB Vice President Ma Ben characterized the meeting as a significant milestone that would open new doors for engagement. He highlighted the growing footprint of Chinese firms in Bangladesh, noting that CEAB members are heavily involved in power generation, infrastructure, IT, and logistics.

"In 2026, CEAB will continue to work toward strengthening Bangladesh-China economic and commercial ties, playing a vital role in opening new horizons for bilateral cooperation," Ma Ben said.

The delegation included representatives from major global and regional firms, including Huawei, Vivo, China Civil Engineering, China Railway First Engineering Bureau, and various textile and construction groups.

The meeting concluded with a tour of the DSE Tower's multipurpose hall and training academy. Senior DSE officials, including Chief Operating Officer M. Shaifur Rahman Mazumdar and Chief Technology Officer Dr. Md. Ashifur Rahman, were also in attendance.