The first consignment of Bangladeshi mangoes is set to be exported to China on Wednesday and will soon be available in Chinese markets, marking a significant milestone in agricultural trade between the two countries.
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen will attend a special event to mark the export, scheduled to take place at the CIP gate of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, confirmed a senior official on Tuesday.
Agriculture Secretary Md Emdad Ullah Mian announced the development during a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka last week.
“Following Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’s recent visit to China, the government has intensified efforts to export agricultural products, particularly mangoes, to the Chinese market. A shipment of mangoes will be sent from Bangladesh to China this month,” he said.
The secretary also noted that the government has adopted a long-term plan to ensure the sustainability and timely delivery of mango exports to China. “This initiative is part of a broader food security strategy aimed at providing safe and nutritious food for all by 2050,” he added.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Yao recently said that the upcoming visit of the largest-ever Chinese business delegation, led by Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, will send a strong message of openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit.
The minister is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Saturday with a delegation of more than 100 Chinese investors.
During the visit, the two countries will co-host a trade and investment exchange event, where hundreds of Chinese and Bangladeshi enterprises are expected to engage and explore new avenues for cooperation.
Ambassador Yao also mentioned that procedures for importing Bangladeshi jackfruit and guava are currently underway. “We hope Bangladesh will soon open up Hilsa exports to China—after all, Chinese food lovers can’t wait to enjoy this delicious fish at their dining tables,” he said.
