Prime Minister of Japan Fumio KISHIDA awarded Md. Abul Kalam Azad to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Japan. The Japanese Government recognizes Azad’s lifetime contributions in Japan-Bangladesh friendship. When he served as the Power Secretary of Bangladesh, he
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Japan for diversifying industries in Bangladesh
Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki has said industries in Bangladesh must be diversified as it may need to cope with the emerging new challenges. "Expansion of Japanese FDIs particularly from the private sector will help Bangladesh address those challenges," he said. Ambassador Naoki made the remarks while addressing a hybrid seminar
Japan to financially support operations of WFP & IOM in Bangladesh
Japan will provide USD 9 million to support the operations of World Food Programme (WFP) and International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Bangladesh. This support contributes approximately USD 4.55 million to WFP to develop agricultural infrastructure, strengthen market linkage with rural farmers, and improve the food value chain in Cox’s Bazar,
Japan to expand investment in Bangladesh
The Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Ito Naoki hoped to work closely for developing economic partnership between Japan and Bangladesh which will encourage more Japanese investment in Bangladesh. The envoy made the remark Tuesday during his visit at BEPZA Complex, said a press release issued by BEPZA. Welcoming the Ambassador at
Japan extends state of emergency just before Olympics
Japan has extended a Covid-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and 9 other regions for another three weeks. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said ''Although infections were falling, They remained high and some hospitals are still under strain. The restriction will continue until 19 June, which is just five weeks before the
Japan, US to share China worry as ministers meet in Tokyo
Japan and the United States joined forces Tuesday to criticize China's “coercion and aggression" in Asia as senior ministers from both countries held their first in-person talks since President Joe Biden took office in January. Aside from the sharp rhetoric aimed at Beijing, the meeting in Tokyo and a planned stop