Bangladesh has sought significant investment and technical assistance from China to modernize and develop its sports infrastructure. The request was made by State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque during a courtesy meeting with Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen at the Secretariat on Tuesday. The minister emphasized Chinese investment in a proposed sports institute and the need for skilled Chinese coaches and advanced training in volleyball, archery, and shooting.

During the meeting, the minister highlighted that the government is promoting all sports equally alongside cricket and football. He mentioned the introduction of special sports allowances and a digital sports card program for athletes. He also formally invited China’s national men’s football team to play a friendly match in Bangladesh and encouraged Chinese participation in the country’s growing sports industry.

Ambassador Yao Wen praised Bangladesh’s digital sports initiatives and athlete allowance program, expressing strong interest in investing in youth training centers and the proposed sports institute. He assured that China would consider the friendly match proposal and emphasized continued cooperation through regular exchange of sports equipment and expertise.