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Huang Wenyan: Bridge-builder through the overseas Chinese
community

孟加拉国华联会秘书长黄文艳：以侨为桥的连心人

For Huang Wenyan, Secretary‑General listening to vendors converse in accented “You’ll find that cultural differences are
of the Bangladesh Overseas Chinese Asso- English; she joined Bangladeshi youth in never barriers; sincerity is the true bridge,”
ciation, the country has become a “second public welfare initiatives to distribute supplies Huang reflected. Together, they explore
home,” a place where she has lived for 15 to underprivileged children; and through busi- Dhaka’s street food, discuss local folk art,
years and which has profoundly broadened ness negotiations, she learned to navigate the and reflect on how people from different
her worldview. cultural nuances that define China‑Bangladesh cultures can support and uplift one another
She first arrived in this South Asian cooperation. It was these firsthand experiences through life’s challenges.
country in 2008 and soon joined the local that turned her from an observer into an active Today, Huang continues to work actively
overseas Chinese community. “My real participant in local life. within the overseas Chinese community
immersion began when I started working Even more fortuitously, through this and carries out public service alongside her
with the Bangladesh Overseas Chinese As- bridge-building work within the overseas partner, sharing stories with local children
sociation, helping fellow compatriots with Chinese community, Huang not only creat- in multiple languages. “The world isn’t
everyday challenges and fostering business ed a vibrant and colorful life but also met defined by borders on a map; it’s built by
connections,” Huang recalled. her future spouse, an Italian professional real people. We connect our lives through
She wandered through bustling markets, also working in Bangladesh. understanding and kindness,” she said.

Hasan Shahriar: “Health ambassador” for China-Bangladesh
friendship

孟加拉国吉大港妇幼医院医学院医师邵瑞：中孟友谊的“健康使者”

As a Bangladeshi student who had Shortly after he began, the COVID-19 Medical College, but his ties to China never
dreamed of studying abroad since high pandemic broke out and the project site faded. “From being an international student
school, Hasan Shahriar made his decision entered lockdown. Drawing on his language to becoming a healthcare professional, Chi-
after hearing a senior classmate remark, skills and medical training, Shahriar vol- na has given me continuous opportunities
“China’s history and culture will leave you unteered to lead the epidemic prevention and platforms to grow,” he said.
in awe.” He promptly chose Kunming as his efforts. “Every day, I patiently explained He felt especially honored when the Chi-
destination for higher education. health protocols to the workers,” he re- nese Embassy in Bangladesh launched the
In 2013, he was admitted to Kunming called. “What moved me most was how the China‑Bangladesh Ambassador Friendship
Medical University, where his homeroom Chinese and Bangladeshi staff supported Award in 2023 and he was named among
teacher gave him the Chinese name “Shao each other like family. The collective effort its first recipients. Today, Shahriar remains
Rui,” a name that means “wisdom.” After ultimately prevented large-scale infections deeply engaged in China‑Bangladesh medi-
graduation, he returned to Bangladesh and and kept everyone safe.” cal cooperation. As he put it: “True connec-
joined a Chinese-funded enterprise as an After the project concluded, Shahriar tion doesn’t vanish with distance; it takes
on-site project doctor. joined Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu Hospital root in new soil and keeps growing.”

Arif Mahmud: A guardian of journalistic truth

孟加拉国独立电视台新闻主编阿里夫·马哈穆德：新闻真相的守望者

Arif Mahmud, News Editor at Bangla- That’s the question we are constantly grap- we steadfastly uphold,” Arif explained.
desh’s Independent Television, brings more pling with,” he said. Despite these pressures, Today, Independent Television has become
than two decades of journalism experience. the station remains committed to journalistic one of Bangladesh’s most trusted sources of
He has witnessed both the golden age of integrity. “We focus on uncovering the full news. When public discourse grows mud-
Bangladeshi television and the rapid rise of truth behind every story, helping the public dled, many turn to Independent Television
digital and social media. see the complete picture,” Arif noted. to understand the truth behind the headlines.
“As the gatekeeper of news content at “Social media has many strengths, but Arif also highlighted that 2025 marks the
th
Independent Television, my work begins the also serious flaws, especially when it comes 50 anniversary of Bangladesh‑China diplo-
moment I step into the office,” Arif explained. to the spread of fake news,” he added. “This matic ties, and media cooperation is a vital
In an age where “everyone can be a journal- is where traditional TV holds an advantage: component of bilateral exchanges. “Media
ist,” Bangladeshi broadcasters face mounting we adhere to strict editorial and fact-check- outlets worldwide face similar challenges,”
challenges such as audience fragmentation, ing protocols. Every piece of information he said. “Independent Television hopes to
declining ratings, and shrinking ad revenue. we publish undergoes rigorous verification, strengthen exchanges with Chinese counter-
“Independent Television is under pressure to leaving no room for inaccuracies.” parts, learn advanced technologies, especially
transform. How do we break through in the “To deliver every piece of news quickly in AI and integrated media development, and
digital era and keep our audience engaged? yet rigorously verified, that is the principle empower our own transformation.”