Bangladesh, July 3 -- he recent visit of the Hon'ble Prime Minister to China has opened a new chapter in Bangladesh-China cooperation. Agreements on investment, industrial development and human resource development-including the Chinese Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ) at Anwara and the proposed Chinese Economic Zone at Mongla-have created fresh opportunities for industrial transformation. The challenge before Bangladesh is no longer attracting investment; it is preparing a workforce capable of turning that investment into productivity, competitiveness and long-term economic growth.

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