Dhaka, July 1 -- The BNP has sought China's assistance in extending the repayment period of existing loans and revisiting associated charges, aiming to strengthen Bangladesh's economy, said the party's Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday.
At a press conference following the BNP delegation's recent visit to China, Fakhrul said, "We also discussed ways to improve the investment climate and ensure the security of Chinese investments during our meetings with Chinese leaders."
He said the delegation urged China to expand its role in Bangladesh's development, particularly in sectors like digital technology, semiconductors, renewable energy, healthcare, communications, and the blue economy. According to him, Chinese officials...