Japan have flown in under the radar to become the team to beat, along with England, at the Women's World Cup and boasting the tournament's leading scorer in Hinata Miyazawa. The United States, the holders, and a European contingent led by continental champions England were touted as title contenders going
Tag: japan
Japan seeks economic ties to help post-LDC Bangladesh
Japan has expressed its interest to have an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Bangladesh to offer preferencial treatment in businesses even after the graduation to a middle income one. The visiting Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Nishimura Yasutoshi made the comment in a meeting with State Minister for Foreign
Groundhandling contract for Terminal 3 will go to Japan: CAAB
Groundhandling at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's brand new third terminal will be contracted out to Japan, according to the chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority Bangladesh (CAAB). Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Mafidur Rahman disclosed this during a dialogue organized by the Aviation and Tourism Journalists' Forum of Bangladesh, or ATJFB, on
Japan to provide $225m budget support to Bangladesh
Japan will provide 30 billion Japanese Yen (equivalent to $225 Million) as budget support to Bangladesh for economic recovery and strengthening public financial management capacity. The fund will be given under a "Development Policy Loan for Strengthening Public Financial Management". An "Exchange of Notes" and a "Loan Agreement" for the budget support
Japan eyes broader ties with country: Envoy
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori on Saturday expressed his country's willingness to enhance the bilateral relationship with Dhaka over the next 50 years in line with their "strategic partnership" focusing on trade, investment, people to people exchanges and security cooperation. He laid emphasis on implementing a variety of practical cooperation
Japan can mediate return the Rohingyas back: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said Japan could mediate and help return the Rohingyas back to their homeland Myanmar as it has benign influence in this region. "Now they (Rohingyas) are becoming a security threat to Bangladesh and to the entire region. Japan, with its benign influence in the region, could
Japan, IOM sign $5.7m assistance to Rohingyas
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Iwama Kiminori on Monday said Japan would continue to work towards durable solutions including early repatriation of Rohingyas to Myanmar, while cooperating with international organizations including IOM for better living conditions for refugees and host communities. Finding durable solutions in this crisis will be conducive to our
Japan-BD Art Exhibition in collaboration with bKash
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh, the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh and the Department of Drawing and Painting of University of Dhaka have organized an exhibition, titled “Japan & Bangladesh – A Group Art Exhibition”. bKash, the country’s largest mobile financial services (MFS)
Japan stun Germany in yet another WC upset
Japan stunned Germany 2-1 in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, punishing the four-time champions for not taking their chances after they dominated the first half. The German team covered their mouths for the team photo before the match in a powerful protest against FIFA's decision to ban rainbow-themed armbands.
NSU signs MoU with Fukuyama University, Japan
North South University (NSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fukuyama University, Japan on Monday, a press release said. The purpose of this MoU is to provide facilities for students and faculties of both universities to exchange and develop the quality of education and research. Prof. Yutaka Otsuka, President, Fukuyama University,