To implement the consensus reached by H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China and H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of the Government of Bangladesh, in Beijing earlier this year, in which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the water resources sector, the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, hosted a high-level technical delegation from the People’s Republic of China from 27 July to 1 August 2025 in Dhaka and other locations across the country. This visit marks a significant step forward in the long-standing partnership between the two nations in the water resources sector.
The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Xu Zhaoming, Chief Planner of the Changjiang Water Resources Commission (CWRC), under the Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) of China. The delegation included senior engineers and experts from CWRC, the CISPDR Corporation, and the International Economic & Technical Cooperation and Exchange Center of China’s MWR.
On the Bangladesh side, the engagement was led by Md. Enayet Ullah, Director General, Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB). Senior officials from the Water Resources Planning Organization (WARPO), the River Research Institute (RRI), and other technical agencies participated in the discussions.
During the five-day visit, the delegation conducted extensive field visits to key areas affected by waterlogging, river pollution, salinity intrusion, and erosion, including the Buriganga River, Bhabadah in Jashore, and Polder 31 in Khulna’s Dacope region. These visits provided valuable firsthand insight into Bangladesh’s challenges in water resources management.
On 31 July 2025, a bilateral technical meeting was held at Pani Bhaban, Dhaka, where both sides exchanged views on deepening cooperation. Both sides agreed to enhance the cooperation in water resources planning to promote sustainable, resilient, and inclusive water resources development. Both sides had discussion on the restoration of the Buriganga river.