Bangladesh’s State Minister for Youth and Sports, Md. Aminul Haque, is currently on a four-day official visit to Sanya, China, to attend the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games, which began on April 20. On the first day of his visit, he held high-level bilateral meetings with Hainan Province Vice Governor Ms. Zhi Jing, Tourism and Sports Department Director General Mr. Chen Tiejun, and Sanya City Vice Mayor Mr. Fan Weizheng. The discussions focused on strengthening sports diplomacy and mutual cooperation between the two countries, with particular emphasis on technical collaboration in surfing, shooting, volleyball, and table tennis.

Both sides agreed to exchange skilled coaches and modern technology to enhance training quality. They also discussed expanding scholarship opportunities in China for talented students from Bangladesh’s sports institutions, including BKSP. A policy decision was made to sign a memorandum of understanding and bilateral agreements to chart a roadmap for sports development. Chinese representatives praised Bangladesh’s cricket achievements and expressed interest in recruiting experienced cricket coaches from Bangladesh. The meeting also addressed increasing women’s participation at the grassroots level and improving facilities for para-athletes. The minister’s visit continues until April 23 and is viewed as a new milestone in Bangladesh-China sports relations.