Dhaka, June 1 -- Chief Advisor Prof Muhammad Yunus called upon Chinese investors to help transform Bangladesh into a "production hub" as a big band of entrepreneurs from Beijing, led by their commerce minister, are here exploring business prospects.

Speaking at a business meet Sunday in Dhaka, Yunus noted that half of Bangladesh's total workforce is under the age of 26, and this demographic is ready to get 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," the head of interim government told his business audience.

He urged Chinese businesses to integrate them...