Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said that if Bangladesh joins the China-Myanmar corridor, Bangladeshi goods could reach China within 24 hours, significantly accelerating bilateral trade and boosting investment. He made the remarks on Saturday while speaking to journalists after attending the Sylhet Lawyers Association’s reception for new members.

The minister explained that China has already granted duty-free access to all Bangladeshi products, and the government is now focusing on attracting more Chinese investment as a key strategy to expand exports. He mentioned that the cabinet recently approved the establishment of an 800-acre Chinese industrial park in Chattogram. Referring to the Prime Minister’s recent visit to China, he expressed optimism that substantial Chinese investment would soon flow into Bangladesh, helping to reduce the trade deficit.

At the same event, Muktadir emphasized the vital role of lawyers in upholding the rule of law, justice, and social order, and called for building a modern training system to enhance professional skills within the Sylhet District Lawyers Association.