The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) with the Survey of Bangladesh have been working to establish a National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) for Bangladesh which will help the country to undertake development plans more efficiently by analyzing and utilizing spatial data. It was revealed during the “NSDI Open Seminar” held
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JICA and Power Division host workshop
With a vision to improve nationwide power grid frequency, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Power Division jointly organized a workshop at the Power Division on May 20. Md. Habibur Rahman, BPAA, Senior Secretary of Power Division; Ministry of Power, Energy & Mineral Resources, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Chairman, Bangladesh
JICA to support CWASA
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Technical Cooperation agreement with the Government of Bangladesh on ‘The Project for Improvement of Management Capacity of Chattogram Water Supply and Sewerage Authority’ on January 15. The project aims to enhance Chattogram WASA's capacityto improve its service delivery, strategic project planning, and financial management.
JICA signs loan agreement for HSIA Expansion Project
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has inked a pivotal loan agreement amounting to 76,635 million Japanese Yen (approximately BDT 5,600 crore) for the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) Expansion Project (Tranche III). The signing took place on December 24, 2023, at the Economic Relations Division office. said a press
JICA holds seminar on private sector contribution
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Bangladesh recently organized a “Seminar on Private Sector Contribution to the SDGs” in Dhaka. The event brought together 24 Japanese companies, 8 Bangladeshi financial institutions/investors, and 8 local startups in a quest to forge impactful partnerships driving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business
JICA to help improve Bangladesh’s justice delivery system
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has recently signed an agreement for the technical cooperation project titled “Development of Mediation and Civil Litigation Practices for Enhancement of Access to Justice” with the Law and Justice Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Economic Relations Division (ERD)
JICA celebrates 50 years of partnership with Bangladesh
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Tokyo’s official development organisation, on Monday marked the 50th anniversary of its cooperation with Bangladesh, a partnership that has contributed to shaping the country's development landscape, a press release said on Tuesday. JICA organised a celebratory event at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka, which was joined by
NSU engages in air pollution control discussion at JICA
North South University’s Aerosol Research Lab team engaged in a highly productive discussion at the JICA head office in Dhaka on Monday. In the discussion session, they shared insights on their efforts to combat air pollution, highlighting their shared commitment to address this critical issue in Bangladesh, says a press release
Jica, LGD hold dialogue to accelerate urban development
Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), in collaboration with the Local Government Division (LGD) of Bangladesh, organized a two-day event titled ‘Learning and Dialogue on City Governance in Bangladesh and Japan’ in the capital recently. The event was arranged to shed light on different pertinent issues related to urban governance and share
JICA Executive Senior Vice President Dr. Junichi Yamada visits Bangladesh
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Executive Senior Vice President (ESVP) Dr. Junichi Yamada has recently visited Bangladesh. The primary objectives of his visit, spanning from July 2 to July 7, 2023, have been to attend the memorial ceremony organized on July 3 to commemorate the seven Japanese nationals who lost