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PM meets JICA chief

Published : Monday, 26 October, 2026 at 5:51 PM

Observer Online Report

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Dr Akihiko Tanaka on Monday (October 26), seeking to accelerate development projects, expand technical cooperation and secure continued Japanese support for Bangladesh’s economic priorities.

The meeting took place at 5:10PM Japan time, with JICA Senior Vice-President Shohei Hara and senior officials from both sides in attendance.

Tarique recalled his productive meeting with the JICA president in Dhaka during his visit to Bangladesh in July 2026 and expressed gratitude for Japan’s longstanding contribution to the country’s socioeconomic development.

The prime minister stressed the need to complete ongoing Japanese-funded mega projects on schedule and expedite the approval and implementation of priority projects awaiting clearance.

Bangladesh also called for continued concessional loans, expanded technical assistance and budgetary support to meet energy demand and strengthen energy security.

The proposals included cooperation in skills development, establishing a technology and innovation city, modernising agriculture, agro-processing and light engineering.

Tanaka reaffirmed JICA’s commitment to working with Bangladesh towards prosperity, while Tarique expressed optimism that the initiatives would strengthen the two countries’ strategic partnership and promote shared economic growth.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashiduzzaman Millat and other senior government officials attended the meeting.

-AH

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