Bangladesh seeks investment from top investors in Japan

Bangladesh has sought investment from the biggest investors in Japan, including Nexi (Nippon), Mitsui, Marubeni, HSBC, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and JT, to enhance trade and investment between the two countries.  

At a meeting in Tokyo today, Commerce Adviser SK Bashir Uddin urged top executives of these firms to invest in Bangladesh, as bilateral trade between the nations has now reached $4 billion, according to a statement from the commerce ministry.  

The adviser said that more than 350 Japanese companies currently operate in Bangladesh across various sectors, and the bilateral relationship between the two countries is regarded as a strategic partnership.  

Bangladesh's Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Country Representative Yuji Ando, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Representative Yasuyuki Murahashi, and Bangladeshi Commercial Counsellor in Japan Morarji Desai Barman also attended the meeting.  

During his visit, Bashir Uddin met Miki Watanabe, chairman of Watami Group, to discuss potential investment opportunities in Bangladesh.