Desk Report:
As part of an initiative to expand its presence in key markets for foreign investment, Invest Bangladesh has opened its first overseas representative office in Guangzhou, China.
The office, which has now officially commenced operations, will serve as a local point of contact for Chinese investors. It will provide them with information on investment opportunities in Bangladesh, guidance on relevant regulations, and assistance in connecting with the appropriate government authorities.
The plan to establish a representative office in China was part of a 180-day investment action plan announced in March of this year. Leveraging the experience and insights gained from this office in China, Invest Bangladesh intends to gradually expand its footprint into other significant markets for foreign investment.
Nahian Rahman Rachi, Head of the Investment Development Division at Invest Bangladesh, stated, “Our goal is to engage directly with potential investors and provide them with the necessary support from the very early stages of their investment planning. We selected Guangzhou for our first overseas office due to its robust industrial base and extensive manufacturing sector. We have brought on board Chinese professionals who are well-versed in the business environments of both China and Bangladesh. They will help facilitate the entire process—from an investor’s initial interest to the actual realization of an investment project.”
The Guangzhou office is staffed by May Zhou, Chief Representative and Business Development Manager, and Yang Wenchuang, Representative and Business Development Analyst, both of whom are responsible for investor relations and investment support.
May Zhou possesses over a decade of experience in fostering trade and investment cooperation between China and Bangladesh. Previously, she served as the Executive Secretary of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh.
Similarly, Yang Wenchuang brings over 10 years of experience in facilitating business collaboration between the two nations. He has held key positions at a major Chinese state-owned enterprise operating in Bangladesh and is also a qualified lawyer in China. He possesses experience in investment-related regulations and commercial negotiations.
To strengthen ties with Chinese investors, ‘Invest Bangladesh’ has already been active through investment roadshows, business forums, and various institutional partnerships. The Guangzhou office will further advance these initiatives, focusing on maintaining regular engagement with Chinese investors and transforming their investment interest into concrete projects.
China is one of the primary sources of foreign investment in Bangladesh. According to the latest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) survey by Bangladesh Bank, China was the second-largest source of net FDI in Bangladesh in 2025. That year, the country contributed $321.15 million in net FDI, accounting for 18.13% of the total net FDI.
The Guangzhou office will work to further bolster the investment relationship between the two nations by creating new investment opportunities and providing necessary support to prospective Chinese investors.
Address of the Guangzhou Representative Office:
Unit 2407, Jianhe Center, 111–113 Tiyu West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
For further information, please visit:
https://investbangladesh.gov.bd/china-office
