BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) and Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh jointly organised a lecture on “Bangladesh-Japan Development Cooperation for Enhanced Connectivity” on 21 March 2019 at BIISS auditorium. Professor Naohiro Kitano, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University & Visiting Fellow, JICA Research Institute was present as the Guest Speaker. Mr. Takeshi Ito, Minister, Embassy of Japan was also present in the programme. Major General A K M Abdur Rahman, ndc, psc, Director General, BIISS, delivered the Welcome Address. In his speech, Major General A K M Abdur Rahman highlighted on the long standing relationship between Bangladesh and Japan which is based on shared values of peace and prosperity. In his speech, Professor Naohiro Kitano mentioned that Bangladesh’s economic and social development has been remarkable. He focused on different aspects of mutual cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan for deepening the relationship more. He highlighted on Japan’s various Connectivity Initiative, especially the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) and Transport Network Development for Regional Connectivity. He also focused on cooperation with Bangladesh in energy sector development, urban transport network development, waste management, establishing economic zone and academic exchange. Mr. Takeshi Ito, Minister, Embassy of Japan also gave his valuable remarks. The programme included a lively open discussion where Senior officials from different ministries of Bangladesh, representatives from different concered organisations, business personalities, media, academia, researchers, teachers from various universities participated and expressed their valuable opinions and observations on the subject. They expected a strongly bonded relationship between Bangladesh and Japan specially in the field of peace, development and mutual cooperation.