The Board of Directors of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) hosted an introductory meeting with the visiting IDE-JETRO delegation at a hotel in the city on Monday.
The Japanese delegation was led by Fukunari Kimura, President of IDE-JETRO, and Mayumi Murayana, Executive Vice President of IDE-JETRO. JBCCI, local board members and past presidents attended the meeting, said a press release.
Maria Howlader, Secretary General of JBCCI, presented a detailed introduction of the chamber, outlining its history and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between Japan and Bangladesh.
During the meeting, JBCCI's board members emphasized key areas of economic collaboration, including current economic relations with Japan, infrastructure development, logistics, RMG sector, Japan's demographic challenges, globalization, techno-nationalism, and emerging opportunities for both the nations.
The discussion also explored various potential for bilateral trade relations between Japan and Bangladesh.
Salahuddin Kashem Khan, past president emphasized on manpower particularly women to work in Japan as caregivers for senior citizens in Japan. Asif A. Chowdhury, past president expressed the importance of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Japan and Bangladesh.
Moreover, Mohammed Sohel, director shared his views regarding SME sectors and suggested to find ways to promote FDI opportunities in Bangladesh to develop this sector in Bangladesh.
AKM Ahmedul Islam Babu, director suggested introducing new projects like B-JET, etc to create opportunities for Bangladeshi IT Professionals to work in Japan.
Md. Jahangir Alam Sharker expressed his views on logistics industry that many discussions and transit related projects are going on to make the transportation system more efficient in Bangladesh. The transit system will become more effective, he added.
