BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

SINO-BANGLADESH ECONOMIC RELATIONS: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

Author: Sharif M. Hossain & Ishtiaque Selim

DOI Link: DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2006v27n4a2

ABSTRACT

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, multifaceted exchange and cooperation in the field of politics, economy, trade, culture, science and technology have yielded outstanding results. In recent years, the economic and trade relations between the two countries have considerably developed. However, one of the observations in their relationships is the existing trade imbalance. At the same time, Bangladesh’s trade performance with China is very insignificant compared to its share with other trade partners in the world. In this context, the paper examines the two countries’ existing economic relations. It also attempts to identify the prospects and challenges confronting the economic relations between Bangladesh and China. It is argued that a huge potential exists in the field of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, notwithstanding the present deplorable picture characterising their relations.