Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman to visit Japan for economic talks

Tarique Rahman Sanae Takaichi Bangladesh-Japan relations BIG-B initiative economic cooperation

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will conduct a four-day official visit to Japan from October 26 to 29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, investment, and regional connectivity.

During the trip, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with Prime Minister Takaichi on October 27. He will also deliver a keynote address at the Japan-Bangladesh Economic Forum and meet with leaders from JICA, JETRO, JBIC, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. Planned site visits include Toyota automobile factories and a JERA LNG terminal in Futtsu, Chiba.

A central focus of the discussions is the updated Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) initiative, which integrates investment, energy, and maritime security. Bangladesh intends to propose a US$14 billion investment and cooperation package covering 12 priority sectors, including transport, technology, and energy. Meanwhile, reports indicate the Japanese private sector may plan to invest approximately 1 trillion yen in Bangladesh over the next five years.

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[● 2 SOURCES] The investment will target the automobile industry, manufacturing, and energy infrastructure.
[● 2 SOURCES] Sumitomo Corporation is involved in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone.
[● 2 SOURCES] The investment aims to reduce China’s influence in Asia.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Discussions are underway regarding approximately eight memorandums of understanding.
[● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will hold bilateral talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on October 27. www.ajkerpatrika.com · en.prothomalo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Japan and Bangladesh signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in February.
[● 5 SOURCES] Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Japan from October 26 to 29. www.ajkerpatrika.com · tob.news · www.europesays.com · en.prothomalo.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Japan plans to invest 1 trillion yen in Bangladesh’s private sector over five years. en.prothomalo.com
[● 7 SOURCES] Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Japan from 26 to 29 October. tob.news · www.europesays.com · www.ajkerpatrika.com · en.prothomalo.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Prime Minister will meet with officials from JICA, JETRO, JBIC, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. www.ajkerpatrika.com
[DISPUTED] Bangladesh intends to propose a US$14 billion investment and cooperation package. www.europesays.com
[● 6 SOURCES] The visit was at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. tob.news · www.ajkerpatrika.com · en.prothomalo.com