Diplomatic Desk:
Highlighting Japan’s long-standing cooperation in Bangladesh’s development journey, the Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan, expressed hope that development cooperation between the two nations would be further strengthened in the future.
The Minister expressed this expectation on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) while meeting with the Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh, SAIDA Shinichi, at his office in the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives at the Secretariat. He conveyed his gratitude to the government and people of Japan for their continuous support in Bangladesh’s development activities since the country’s independence.
The Minister stated that Japan has been a key partner in Bangladesh’s development progress for a long time. Japan’s assistance in various development initiatives since independence has played a significant role in the country’s socio-economic advancement. He expressed hope that the relationship between the two nations would continue to progress through mutual cooperation.
During the meeting, discussions were held regarding various development projects implemented with Japanese cooperation and participation, as well as issues concerning water supply, waste management, and the creation of a sustainable society. They also exchanged views on future opportunities for collaboration in these sectors. Additionally, matters of mutual interest, including the strengthening of democratic institutions, were discussed.
Senior officials from the ministry were present at the meeting, including Md. Shahidul Hasan, Secretary of the Local Government Division; Komine Ken, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh; Soma Hana, Second Secretary; and Shibir Bichitra Barua, Director General of the Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Inspection Wing.
