Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin. File Photo

DHAKA, Feb 17, 2025 (BSS) - Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today called 
upon the top Japanese investors to invest more in Bangladesh.
 
He made this call in a bilateral meeting with representatives of Japan's one 
of the largest trade groups NEXI (NIPPON), Mitsui, Marubeni, HSBC, Mitsubishi 
Heavy Industry and JT in Tokyo.

The Commerce Adviser said that currently the bilateral trade volume between 
Bangladesh and Japan is about US$4 billion while Japan is Bangladesh's one of 
top five export destinations, said a Commerce Ministry press release.

"Currently, more than 350 Japanese companies are operating in Bangladesh. We 
expect more investment from Japan," Bashir added.

Terming Japan as a very important strategic partner for Bangladesh, he said, 
"We're very proud of our relationship with Japan. They are one of our close 
friends and a major development partner."

The Commerce Adviser also urged the Japanese side to import more products as 
well as manpower from Bangladesh. 

In the meeting, the top Japanese business representatives assured to continue 
their business and thus increase their investment in Bangladesh.
 
Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md. Daud Ali, JETRO Representative Iuji Ando 
and JICA Representative Yasuyuki Murahashi, Commercial Counselor to Japan 
Morarji Desai Burman and representatives of Bangladesh Investment Development 
Authority (BIDA) and National Board of Revenue (NBR) were present in the 
meeting.

Later, the Commerce Adviser had a meeting with Watami Group Head Miki 
Watanabe.