The interim government said on Sunday that Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’ just-concluded visit to China, marked by a high honour from President Xi Jinping, would foster mutual benefits through joint efforts on key issues. High Representative to Chief Adviser Khalilur Rahman and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik briefed reporters at the Foreign Service Academy. Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam was present. "We feel very inspired," Khalilur Rahman said, describing the level of honour that Dr Yunus and his delegation members received from the Chinese delegation. The Bangladeshi side welcomed Chinese companies to participate in the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP). "They (Chinese side) have also shown a positive approach," Khalilur Rahman said. Bangladesh appreciated China’s constructive role in promoting peace talks on Myanmar and in promoting the resolution of the issue concerning the forcibly displaced people from the Rakhine State of Myanmar who have taken shelter in Bangladesh. Interview: Bangladesh-China relations to enter new stage, says Bangladeshi interim gov't chief adviser Yunus China commended Bangladesh for providing humanitarian assistance for the displaced people from Rakhine State, and supported Bangladesh and Myanmar in finding among others a mutually acceptable solution through friendly consultations. China assured that they will try their best and will continue to provide support for the repatriation to the best of its capabilities, said the High Representative. Regarding investment, BIDA Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik said they are taking forward the bilateral relationship in a manner that both sides benefit mutually. He said they met more than 100 companies and their top executives. "I made a presentation explaining why Bangladesh is a destination for Investment. Bangladesh is open for doing business," said the BIDA Executive Chairman who also shared with the Chinese businesses about recent reforms for improving the investment climate in Bangladesh. During the visit, the two sides signed the agreement on "Economic and Technical Cooperation" between the two governments and other cooperation documents on translation and publication of classics, exchanges and cooperation on cultural heritage, news exchange and media, sports, and health sector. Dr Yunus invites Chinese President Xi to visit Bangladesh Chief Adviser Dr Yunus expressed his sincere appreciation to President Xi Jinping and the Chinese people for the warm hospitality extended to him and the Bangladeshi delegation, and invited the Chinese leadership to visit Bangladesh at a mutually convenient time. The two sides agreed that since the establishment of diplomatic relationship between China and Bangladesh 50 years ago, relations between the two countries have maintained healthy and stable development regardless of changes in the international and regional landscape. The two sides agreed to hold fast to the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, carry forward their traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust and synergy between development strategies, keep moving forward in the China-Bangladesh Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership, and deliver greater benefits to the two countries and their peoples. The two sides reaffirmed their mutual support on issues involving each other’s core interests and major concerns. China consistently adheres to the principle of noninterference in the internal affairs of other countries, respects Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, supports Bangladesh in safeguarding its national independence, respects the development path independently chosen by the people of Bangladesh, and supports Bangladesh in exploring a development path suited to its own national conditions. China has always followed a policy of good neighborliness and friendship toward the people of Bangladesh, and supports the Interim Government of Bangladesh in effectively exercising governance, preserving unity and stability in Bangladesh, and leading Bangladesh onto a path of development and prosperity, according to the joint media statement. President Xi promises stronger cooperation with Bangladesh for its rapid progress At the invitation of the Secretary-General of the Boao Forum for Asia, Dr Yunus attended the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025 in Hainan, China from March 26 to 27 and then at the invitation of the government of the People’s Republic of China, he visited Beijing from March 27 to 29. President Xi met with Dr Yunus in Beijing on March 28.  

A delegation led by the Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman at Army Headquarters on Thursday. In addition to the exchange of greetings, they discussed opportunities to enhance technical and military cooperation between the Bangladeshi and Chinese militaries as well as participation in Bangladesh-China joint military exercises.

The first batch of Bangladeshi patients is set to leave Dhaka for China on March 10 as the two sides are working to improve medical service mechanisms. The first-batch is likely to be consisting of eleven patients, an official told UNB, adding that they will leave Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on March 10. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen will brief the media at 12pm at the CIP outdoor pathway at the airport before departure. Senior government officials, representatives of patients, doctors and travel agency will attend. On February 18, Ambassador Yao said three top-tier hospitals in China’s Yunnan Province have been designated to specifically receive Bangladeshi patients. Japan, Unicef sign $ 3.3mn deal to strengthen assistance for Rohingya children “If all the efforts continue smoothly, the first group of Bangladeshi patients could receive treatment in China as early as in March this year,” he said during a media briefing at the Chinese Embassy in the capital. He said relevant departments from both countries are working to improve medical service mechanisms, including streamlining visa procedures, clarifying treatment processes and establishing translation teams. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain, during his recent visit to China, proposed strengthening bilateral cooperation in public health, kindly requesting China to facilitate medical treatment for Bangladeshi patients in China and render due consideration to the aided hospital projects. “China attaches vital importance to these proposals,” said Ambassador Yao assuring of providing top quality services.