Bangladeshi youth delegation concludes China visit to deepen bilateral ties
Bangladeshi youth delegation concluded the China visit programme on the invitation of Shanghai Institutes for International Studies. Photo: BSS
By Osman Gani Rashel
DHAKA, July 02, 2026 (BSS) – A 22-member Bangladeshi youth delegation has concluded a 10-day visit to China geared toward strengthening people-to-people relations and increasing cooperation between Bangladesh and China by means of dialogue, data change and institutional engagement.
The visit, held from June 21 to 30 beneath the “Bangladesh Youth Leaders Delegation to Visit China 2026” programme on the invitation of Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS).
The delegation introduced collectively teachers, researchers, journalists, regulation enforcement officers and college college students from Bangladesh for exchanges with Chinese policymakers, students, business leaders and authorities establishments.
The delegation was led by Aga Mostafizur Rahman Chowdhury, Lecturer on the Chinese Language and Culture Department of the Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka.
Other members included Shawon Shyla, Additional Superintendent of Police; Md. Fazlul Karim, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (2IC); Foqoruddin Al Kabir, Senior Research Associate on the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD); Md. Kamal Uddin, Assistant Professor on the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB); Jakiya Ahmad Zhuma, Lecturer on the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka; Md. Minhazul Abdin, Lecturer at Noakhali Science and Technology University; Md. Takrim Hossain, Research Associate at CPD; Muhammad Mazedul Haque, Research Officer on the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS); Nusrat Tajkia, Lecturer at ULAB; Zarif Faiaz, Tech and Startup Editor of the Daily Star; Md. Mokarram Hossain, Lecturer at Noakhali Science and Technology University; Md. Lutfor Kabir, Assistant News Editor of China Media Group (CMG); Osman Gani Rashel, Staff Reporter at Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS); Mostafa-E-Hasnat Mahamud Chy, Journalist on the Daily Inqilab; Md. Shanaullah Sakib, Journalist at Prothom Alo; Jonaed Khan, Research Analyst on the Osmani Centre for Peace and Security Studies; Chowdhury Sadia Jahan Fariha, Assistant Clinical Psychologist; Al Khalid Bin Walid Dipu and Md. Zarif Rahman, college students of the Institute of Modern Languages, University of Dhaka; Nayem Sarkar, a Statistics pupil at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST); and Rahat Zaman, a Software Engineering pupil at SUST.
During the visit, the delegation travelled to Kunming, Shanghai and Beijing, the place members participated in exchanges with authorities companies, universities, analysis institutes and main Chinese enterprises.
The programme highlighted China’s advances in technological innovation, sensible city growth, renewable vitality, infrastructure, increased training and industrial modernization, whereas additionally creating alternatives for dialogue and future collaboration between the 2 international locations.
Executive Deputy Director of the Center for China Studies (SIIS-DU), Dr. Li Hongmei, mentioned the visit was designed to strengthen people-to-people ties between China and Bangladesh, with a specific deal with interplay and engagement between the youth of each international locations, in addition to to improve Bangladesh’s understanding of China’s diplomacy, scientific and technological growth, social governance, environmental safety, tradition, and different associated areas.
“The most significant outcome of the programme has been the transformation in our delegates’ understanding and perception of China,” she mentioned. “Through direct interactions, institutional visits, and cultural exchanges, participants gained a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of China’s development achievements and modernization journey.”
Dr. Li famous that the delegates’ reflections in the course of the closing ceremony demonstrated the lasting impression of the visit, underscoring its success in selling mutual understanding, friendship, and people-to-people connectivity between the 2 international locations.
Looking forward, she mentioned the Center for China Studies plans to set up a Bangladesh Youth Leaders Delegation to China yearly.