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Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Ark Galaxy Technology Co., Ltd. and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) with a view to strengthening bilateral cooperation in vocational education, skills development, and human resource capacity building between Bangladesh and China. The MoU was signed on January 3 at the BCCCI Office and aims to establish a long-term and sustainable cooperative framework between affiliated vocational institutions of Bangladesh and leading vocational institutions of China. Under this strategic partnership, the parties will collaborate on technical training programs, institutional exchanges, technology sharing, and capacity development initiatives, thereby contributing to industrial growth and workforce modernization in both countries. Read more: Beijing seeks deeper cooperation with Dhaka to advance ‘Health Silk Road’ The signing ceremony was attended by Mohd. Khorshed Alam, President of BCCCI; Yue Xueshan, General Manager of Beijing Ark Galaxy Technology Co., Ltd.; and Lu Yong, Deputy General Manager of CCECC Bangladesh Ltd. (China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation). On behalf of BCCCI, the event was also attended by Secretary General Jamilur Rahman, Adviser to President Md. Faizul Alam, Vice President Khandaker Atiqur Rahman, Vice President Masud Ali Khan, Director Asif Haque Rupo, Executive Director Md. Abu Taher & Dr. Md. Sadi, Principal, Yidai Yilu Chinese Institute. This MoU, BCCCI on Sunday said, represents a significant milestone in strengthening institutional cooperation and fostering long-term partnerships aimed at supporting inclusive development and industrial competitiveness. Read more: 17 private banks sign MoU to support universal pension scheme

Mongla Port Authority on Wednesday signed a deal with a Chinese company to dredge the inner bar of Mongla Port channel to allow the anchoring of container ships with 10-metre draught.

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) on Monday signed agreements with four companies, including two Chinese ones to invest in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar.