Japan, Bangladesh sign defence equipment transfer agreement

Japan and Bangladesh on Tuesday signed an agreement on the transfer of defence equipment and technology, establishing a legal framework for bilateral cooperation in the defence sector, said a press release.

The agreement was signed in Dhaka by Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi and Lieutenant General SM Kamrul Hassan, principal staff officer of the Armed Forces Division under the Chief Adviser’s Office.

The agreement came into effect on the same day.

According to the press release issued by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the agreement sets out procedures and rules governing the handling, use and transfer of defence equipment and technology between the two governments. It will apply to jointly determined projects, including those contributing to international peace and security.

The framework also includes provisions to ensure strict control over transferred defence equipment and technology, particularly to prevent unauthorised third-party transfers or use beyond agreed purposes.

The Japanese government said the agreement is expected to strengthen defence cooperation between the two countries while supporting the maintenance and enhancement of Japan’s defence production and technological base, thereby contributing to Japan’s security.