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Japan Commits to Expanding Development Ties with BD
Newly-appointed Japanese ambassador to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi today called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna, Dhaka. Photo: Chief Adviser GOB Facebook page
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing and expanding its trade and development cooperation with Bangladesh, pledging support for the interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus during this critical transition period.
The pledge was made by Japan's newly appointed ambassador to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka.
“We are determined not only to continue our cooperation with Bangladesh but to expand it further,” Ambassador Saida Shinichi said.
Chief Adviser Professor Yunus emphasized the strategic importance of Japan as a key partner in Bangladesh's development. “Japan is one of our closest allies and a major contributor to our socioeconomic progress. We are committed to further strengthening this vital relationship,” he said.
Japan has long been Bangladesh’s largest bilateral development partner, playing a pivotal role in the country’s growth and prosperity. With bilateral trade currently valued at approximately US$ 4 billion, Japan is also one of Bangladesh’s top five export destinations. Over 350 Japanese companies are operating in the country, further enhancing economic ties.
Professor Yunus also highlighted Bangladesh’s broader efforts to foster business and trade relations with both Eastern and Western nations, including Japan, as well as members of SAARC and ASEAN. “We aim to build strong ties with both the East and the West—now is the time to do business,” he stated.
Ambassador Saida Shinichi assured that Japan would continue supporting major infrastructure projects in Bangladesh, including the Matarbari Deep Seaport, the Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant, the Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit (Metro Rail), and the expansion of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport with a third terminal.
In addition, Professor Yunus expressed gratitude for Japan's ongoing humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees and called for further assistance in finding a durable solution for their safe, sustainable, and dignified return to Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
The meeting highlighted Japan’s continued commitment to fostering stronger economic, diplomatic, and development ties with Bangladesh in the years ahead.