On May 8,2026, the Centre for China Studies (CCS), in collaboration with the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) and the University of Dhaka, successfully hosted the inaugural "China–Bangladesh Roundtable on Governance Experience Exchange." The event brought together high-ranking government officials, distinguished scholars from both countries to discuss bilateral cooperation and shared pathways toward modernization.
The roundtable was graced by Hon'ble A. N. M. Ehsanul Hoque Milon, Minister of Education of the Government of Bangladesh, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his address, the Minister underscored the importance of educational and intellectual exchange as a cornerstone for sustainable governance and national development. He emphasized that education, not concrete or steel, would be the main foundation for building a stronger bridge between Bangladesh and China as the two countries deepen cooperation in higher education and people to people exchanges. He said “the relation between China and Bangladesh will be very prosperous and good".
Mr. Mir Shahe Alam, Hon’ble State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives of Bangladesh also attended this dialogue.
Mr. Yao Wen, ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Bangladesh delivered an opening remarks.he highlighted that“China is ready to work with Bangladesh based on our respective development realities, focus on key areas, deepen practical cooperation, and help Bangladesh enhance its development resilience and promote economic transformation and upgrading”, the key areas cooperation covers a wide range of fields, including green energy, emerging industries, healthcare, education, and agriculture, as well as the strengthening of people-to-people bonds. Etc.
Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Obaidul Islam,Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, he highly commended the Center for China Studies (CCS) for its proactive role in promoting people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and Bangladesh since its establishment two years ago. “China remains a vital and trusted development partner for Bangladesh. as a university, we see vast opportunities for collaboration in education, research and skills development, which are essential for building a modern, knowledge-based economy”, he added.
Dr. Chen Dongxiao, Senior Research Fellow, President of SIIS, and Chairman of the Academic Board of CCS. He said “as important partners within the Global South, China and Bangladesh have both the opportunity and the responsibility to deepen exchanges on governance and development”. the CCS, jointly supported by the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, leading Chinese universities and think tanks, and our Bangladeshi partners such as the University of Dhaka, was established precisely to serve as a bridge. It provides a platform for dialogue among scholars and policymakers. It encourages mutual learning. It promotes people-to-people exchange.
Major General A S M Ridwanur Rahman, Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) chaired the opening remarks.
The conference featured three panel discussions, “International Situation and Its Influence on Bangladesh”, “Artificial Intelligence and Governance” and “River and Urban Transportation Governance”. Chinese experts from the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS), Tongji University, Yunnan University, and the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) engaged in in-depth discussions with scholars and experts from the Bangladesh side, including University of Dhaka,the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS),etc.Participants from both countries emphasized that future cooperation must prioritize academic exchange and the sharing of best practices, providing a stronger cultural foundation for continued partnership.
