China has urged stronger collaboration with Bangladesh to expand renewable energy development, with a focus on building a model for green growth under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
Speaking at the Fourth Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum in Dhaka, Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen emphasized the importance of joint efforts to achieve meaningful progress. “With combined initiatives, China-Bangladesh cooperation in renewable energy can deliver tangible results and serve as an example of green development under the BRI,” he said.
The envoy highlighted the need for practical cooperation that benefits people, supports industries, and contributes to global climate action. He noted that the ongoing Middle East conflict has created uncertainty in global energy supplies, underscoring the urgency for Bangladesh to accelerate its transition to renewable energy.
“It is high time for Bangladesh to move decisively towards renewable energy, and equally important for China and Bangladesh to work together in this sector,” he added.
Ambassador Yao acknowledged the efforts of the Bangladesh government in managing the current energy challenges but described them as short-term measures. He stressed that a long-term, systematic solution lies in scaling up renewable energy deployment, with China ready to play a key role.
China, he said, is prepared to deepen cooperation by increasing investment and offering long-term, stable, and preferential financial support for major renewable energy projects in Bangladesh through diversified financing channels.
The forum was attended by Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood as the chief guest. Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, also spoke at the event, which was moderated by Dr Khondaker Golam Moazzem of the Centre for Policy Dialogue.
Over the years, the Bangladesh-China Renewable Energy Forum has become a key platform for dialogue among policymakers, investors, and development partners, helping to strengthen cooperation and support Bangladesh’s transition toward a cleaner energy future.
