Bangladesh leader Yunus gets honorary doctorate from Peking University

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by China's Peking University (PKU).

The head of Bangladesh's interim government also delivered a lecture during the event at PKU's conference hall in Beijing on Saturday, state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha reports.

Among those present was He Guangcai, chair of the Peking University Council, along with other distinguished guests.

Yunus has been in China since Wednesday on his first four-day state visit. On Friday, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

After his meeting with Xi, he attended an "Investment Dialogue" at the Presidential Hotel Beijing, where he engaged with top Chinese business leaders.

During the visit, Bangladesh and China signed one agreement and eight memoranda of understanding. Additionally, Bangladesh secured commitments for $2.1 billion in loans, grants, and investments from the Chinese government and businesses.

In an exclusive interview with China’s state news agency Xinhua, Yunus highlighted the strong and growing cooperation between the two nations.

Stressing the many positive outcomes that have stemmed from extensive cooperation between the nations, Yunus said: "Bangladesh's imports from China are increasing. The bulk of our industrial-use products come from China."

Looking ahead, Yunus emphasised the economic potential that can be realised through further cooperation between the two countries and their complementary industries. He expressed hope that more Chinese investors would come to Bangladesh, working alongside local partners to expand market opportunities.

The chief advisor is scheduled to return home this evening.