DHAKA, November 1, 2026 — China Energy International Group has expressed interest in investing in a solar power plant at Payra Port, according to a press release.
A delegation from the Chinese company conveyed its interest during a meeting with State Minister for Shipping and Bridges Md Rajib Ahsan, MP, at the Shipping Ministry’s conference room on Sunday.
The delegation said the group had extensive experience in developing energy infrastructure and power plants in China and other countries, and was already operating in Bangladesh.
Welcoming the investment interest, the state minister said Payra Port was expanding and needed effective initiatives to meet its growing energy demand alongside infrastructure development and capacity enhancement.
He said the government encouraged foreign investment in the power and energy sector, while stressing that any development at the port must comply with national interests, security requirements and relevant policies.
The state minister described Payra Port as an important national installation and emphasized the need to ensure its security in any investment or development initiative.
The chairman of Payra Port Authority and senior officials of the Shipping Ministry attended the meeting.
