Bangladesh and Japan strengthen economic ties

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has emphasized transforming the country’s long-standing friendship with Japan into a powerful engine of economic growth, opportunity and shared prosperity, inviting Japanese investors and businesses to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh. He urged Japanese companies and investors to consider collaboration in Bangladesh’s market.

During a press briefing alongside Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Tarique highlighted the potential to raise bilateral relations through greater cooperation and mutually beneficial partnerships.

The two premiers discussed a wide range of bilateral, regional and international issues, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, information and communication technology, railways, infrastructure, deep-sea ports and foreign direct investment.

Tarique thanked Takaichi and the Japanese people for their hospitality, noting that Japan holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Bangladesh. The partnership is built on mutual respect, trust and a shared vision of peace, prosperity and stability.

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Japan was among the earliest countries to recognize Bangladesh after its independence in 1971 and has been one of Bangladesh’s most valued development partners for more than five decades, making significant contributions to the country’s socioeconomic progress and infrastructure development.

The visit has produced concrete steps to deepen bilateral relations, with agreements and memorandums of understanding exchanged across key areas. A joint statement will outline the outcomes of the discussions and the shared priorities of the two countries.

Tarique invited Japanese investors, businesses and financial institutions to explore opportunities in Bangladesh, saying his government is committed to working with Japanese partners to unlock the country’s potential through productive investment, technology transfer, skilled employment and mutually beneficial business ventures.

The bilateral summit between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began at 11:45am local time at the Kantei. The meeting followed a formal welcome at 11:30am, a guard of honour and the introduction of the two leaders’ respective delegations.