China’s investment to grow in the country’s northwest

Chinese investments are going to increase in Bangladesh's north-western region, Li Jiming, Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh, told reporters in Rajshahi yesterday.

He talked to the reporters on Rajshahi Nagar Bhaban premises after calling on the city mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton.

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Talking to reporters, the ambassador said at least five Chinese companies are working in the export processing zones (EPZ) located in Pabna of Rajshahi division.

"Some six other companies are also coming up. More companies are keen to invest in this part of Bangladesh," he said.

The ambassador said Chinese investors are becoming interested about Bangladesh due to good business environment here.

He highly appreciated the contribution and involvement of the Bangladesh government and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the good relations between the two countries and said it would strengthen in the future.

He also said that he was fascinated by the wide landscape and greenery of Rajshahi city.

The mayor Liton, also Awami League presidium member, told reporters that the ambassador assured him of supporting a project of Wasa for the treatment of Padma River water and of funding some city development projects.

Liton said the ambassador expressed his government's interest in working with the corporation on solid waste management and treating drain water for agricultural use.