Dhaka, June 1 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has called on Chinese investors to help transform Bangladesh into a "production hub".

Speaking at an event on Sunday, Yunus noted that half of Bangladesh's total workforce is under the age of 26, and this demographic is ready to be engaged in productive work, according to state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS).

"I urge Chinese investors to make Bangladesh their home and their production hub...the young people are ready to accept that challenge," he said.

Yunus highlighted that half of Bangladesh's total workforce is under the age of 26, and this demographic is ready to be engaged in productive work.

He urged Chinese businesses to integrate them into the workforce.

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