Japan has expressed interest in developing a technology city in Bangladesh, according to Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir. The interest was highlighted during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to Japan, where both countries discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding investment opportunities.
Japan has expressed interest in building a technology city in Bangladesh, Foreign Affairs State Minister Humayun Kabir said on Tuesday during a press conference at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo.
The announcement came during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to Japan, where he held a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
According to Humayun Kabir, the meeting was productive, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation and strengthening ties between Bangladesh and Japan.
He also noted that Japan's interest in investing in Bangladesh was one of the key reasons behind the invitation extended to the Bangladeshi prime minister.
Japan's interest in developing a technology city could open up further opportunities for cooperation in Bangladesh's technology and investment sectors. However, specific details regarding the proposed project, including its location, investment size and implementation timeline, were not provided in the announcement.
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