New generation to carry forward Bangladesh-Japan partnership: PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid deep homage to the Japanese who raised voice during the great War of Liberation of Bangladesh and hoped the new generation would carry forward the 'lasting friendship' and 'enviable partnership' between the two country in the years to come . "I am confident that the people of Japan will always be on our si...

Bangladesh-Japan relations turn into 'Strategic Partnership': PM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh and Japan have successfully elevated the bilateral relations to a "Strategic Partnership" from the existing "Comprehensive Partnership". "Prime Minister Kishida and I have discussed today the entire gamut of our bilateral relations. We are happy that Bangladesh and Japan have successfully eleva...

Bangladesh can be a market of 300 cr people: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called Bangladesh the most ideal place for investment in the world, seeking larger foreign and local investment for mutual benefit. "Bangladesh is the most ideal place for investment in the world as we offer maximum investment opportunities. So, I hope overseas investment will come here and local people w...

Japan to send 3 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Bangladesh

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen today said Japan will send more than three million doses of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine under COVAX facilities in phases. “On behalf of Bangladesh, I would like to express our gratitude to Japan government and its people for the (vaccine) supply in this critical period,” he said. The foreign ministe...

Japanese companies in Bangladesh quadrupled in 10 years

The number of Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh has increased around four times in 10 years as the government ensured better business climate for the foreign investors in the country. According to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), a total of 321 Japanese firms are currently running their businesses in the country. The numb...

Japan to invest more in Bangladesh after Covid-19: Japanese Ambassador

Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka Naoki Ito today said his country will make more investments in Bangladesh after the coronavirus situation ends. "Japan will make more investment in Bangladesh after coronavirus situation goes," he said while paying a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Gono Bhaban residence in the city. PM...

Japan extends support for Bangladesh’s economic recovery

The inflow of foreign aid to Bangladesh jumped by 55 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of this fiscal after Japan released a big chunk of budget support to contribute in Bangladesh's effort to recover from the Covid-related devastations, officials said on Wednesday. The bilateral and multilateral development partners disbursed US$1.45 billion ...

Japan PM assured to continue supporting Bangladesh

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has assured Sheikh Hasina of continuing to support Bangladesh in its efforts to graduate to a developed nation. The two premiers held a joint news conference after a bilateral meeting and signing of $2.5 billion official development assistance in Tokyo on Wednesday. “Prime Minister Abe has assured me th...

Bangladesh-Japan to work together for deeper ties: HPM Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to work unitedly to promote deeper cooperation to further enhance the existing relationship between the two countries. “We agreed to work together to promote deeper cooperation between our two countries,” she told the official dinner hosted by her Japanese counterpar...

HPM Sheikh Hasina calls upon Japanese investors to explore Bangladesh's potential

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the Japanese businessmen to explore new areas of investment in export oriented sectors in Bangladesh by exploiting full potential of business and trade relations between the two countries.“We would, however, like to see diversification in our export basket. I would call upon you (Japanese busi...

HPM Sheikh Hasina for transforming Bangladesh following Japan Model

Sheikh Hasina plans to take Bangladesh to the ranks of prosperous countries the way Japan has transformed into an industrially advanced nation from an agrarian economy.The prime minister spoke about the plan at a reception organised by expatriate Bangladeshis at New Otani Hotel in Tokyo on Tuesday.The Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Muji...