PM Tarique Rahman urges JBIC to open office in Dhaka

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to open an office in Dhaka to strengthen investment and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan.

The proposal came during a meeting with JBIC Governor Kazuhiko Amakawa in Tokyo at 9:30am local time.

Both sides discussed investment and economic cooperation in Bangladesh’s energy, information and communication technology (ICT) and infrastructure sectors.

Tarique expressed gratitude to JBIC for its support for Bangladesh’s economic development and investment in various sectors.

He said his government has taken initiatives to reform and simplify regulations to ensure a business-friendly environment and attract both local and foreign investment.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed his government’s commitment to investment-friendly policies and improving the business environment, noting that JBIC’s priority projects are aligned with the government’s development priorities.

He stressed the need for closer cooperation with JBIC to explore further investment opportunities in the energy, ICT and infrastructure sectors.

In response to the request to open an office in Bangladesh, Amakawa said he will consider the proposal seriously.

Those present at the meeting from Bangladesh included Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, PM’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir, Invest Bangladesh Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman, PM’s Special Assistant Dr Md Shakirul Islam Khan and Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

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