Dhaka, March 28 -- China has pledged $2.1 billion in loans, grants, and investments to Bangladesh.

The commitments were announced by Yao Wen, Chinese ambassador to Dhaka and Bangladeshi officials on Friday, as Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus marks his first bilateral trip to China.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), the state-run news agency, the pledges include $1 billion in investments from 30 Chinese companies, which plan to develop special industrial economic zones in Bangladesh.

Chinese Envoy Wen, speaking alongside Bangladeshi officials, described the visit as "a milestone" in bilateral relations.

The investments align with Dhaka's ongoing efforts to attract foreign capital into its manufacturing sector.

Beijing has e...