Dhaka, March 11 -- Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said China is ready to encourage more companies to increase their investment in Bangladesh in the fields of textiles and garments, clean energy, electric vehicles and digital technology.

Addressing a seminar titled "National Image of China in Bangladesh" at a city hotel, Yao said China promised to continuously expand its opening up to Bangladesh and provide it with zero-tariff treatment for all taxable items before Bangladesh graduates from the status of least developed country.

So far, 14 Chinese companies have invested a total of 230 million USD in Bangladesh since the establishment of the interim government, reports UNB.

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