Bangladesh’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, Textiles and Jute, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, announced that the country’s new democratic government is committed to strengthening Bangladesh–China relations based on mutual respect, sovereignty, equality, and shared prosperity. He made the remarks on Friday during the inauguration of ‘Bangladesh Day’ on the second day of the China–South Asia Expo in Kunming, Yunnan Province. The minister highlighted that the government is working sincerely to build sustainable relations that bring tangible benefits to both nations, reflected in the record participation of Bangladeshi companies at the fair.

Muktadir described the celebration of ‘Bangladesh Day’ in Kunming as a symbol of the deep friendship and mutual trust between the two countries. He invited Yunnan’s business community to invest in Bangladesh and increase imports from the country. The event also featured a seminar titled ‘Bangladesh–Sourcing with Quality and Competitiveness,’ attended by officials and business representatives from both nations.

The 10th China–South Asia Expo and 30th China Kunming Import and Export Fair 2026 began on June 11 and will continue until June 16, with 2,300 exhibitors from 68 countries participating.