Printed On: Nov 5, 2026 || Published On: Nov 5, 2026
Energy Infrastructure to Be Developed from Mongla to Northern Bangladesh: Prime Minister
Princh Mondal Olif, Bagerhat District Correspondent:
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has announced plans to develop energy infrastructure extending from Mongla to the northern regions of Bangladesh, stressing that reliable electricity and gas supplies are essential to accelerating industrialisation and economic activities in the region.
He also emphasised the importance of increasing Chinese investment in Bangladesh and strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic development and infrastructure projects.
Calling for greater engagement between Bangladesh and China, the Prime Minister invited Chinese investors to explore investment opportunities centred on Mongla, with a view to expanding industrial activities and unlocking the region's economic potential.
On Thursday (November 5), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on economic and infrastructure cooperation was signed between Invest Bangladesh and China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC), a state-owned Chinese enterprise, in the presence of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Mongla, Bagerhat.
The signing ceremony was followed by an exchange of views between the Prime Minister and a high-level Chinese delegation led by CRCC Chairman Dai Hegen.
During the discussion, the Prime Minister called on Chinese investors to come forward with investment proposals aimed at developing Mongla as an important centre for industrialisation and economic activities.
He noted that ensuring adequate supplies of electricity and gas would be crucial to supporting industrial growth and strengthening the region's economic potential.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman further said that Bangladesh and China were interested in working together to create new opportunities in investment, industrialisation and infrastructure development. He expressed optimism that stronger bilateral cooperation would open up new avenues for economic progress.
The Prime Minister also extended special thanks to the Chinese delegation for its cooperation in facilitating the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in Chinese companies operating in the Middle East.
Describing the day as highly significant and joyful for Bangladesh, he expressed gratitude to Chinese investors for coming forward to support the country's efforts to build a strong economic foundation.
The information was shared by Jahidul Islam Rony, Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister.
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