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Japan-Bangladesh E-Bulletin (1st issue/June 6, 2004)
- Making a Bridge between Japan and Bangladesh -
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[ Table of Contents ]
[1] Message from Ambassador Matsushiro Horiguchi
[2] Upcoming Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations
* Japan Trade Show 2004 (June 8 - 10, Dhaka)
* Inauguration of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) (June 8, Dhaka)
* Japan-Bangladesh Business Forum 2004 (June 8, Dhaka)
[3] Recent Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations
* Japanese Development Scholarship (JDS) Exchange of Notes Signing Ceremony (May 25, Dhaka)
* Seminar on Thirty Years of Japan-Bangladesh Relations (May 23, Dhaka)
* Lalon Shah Bridge Inauguration Ceremony (May 18, Lalon Shah Bridge)
* Bangladesh Development Forum (May 8 - 10, Dhaka)
* National Press Club Speech by Ambassador Horiguchi (April 20, Dhaka)
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[1] Message from Ambassador Matsushiro Horiguchi
It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the inaugural issue of the Japan-Bangladesh E-Bulletin. I hope this E-Bulletin will create an information platform between our peoples. This biweekly electronic publication will update people about the latest developments in Japan-Bangladesh bilateral arena, which are taking place in every sphere of our relationship. Bangladeshis who are interested in Japan are great assets for forging closer relationship between the two peoples. I sincerely hope that through this e-publication, they will maintain regular links with us by participating in various Japan-related activities.
Since my arrival here in Dhaka about one year ago, I have been thoroughly amazed at how sympathetic and respectful the people of Bangladesh are towards Japan and the Japanese people. This has perhaps resulted from years of mutual trust, friendship, and cooperation by both our public and private sectors. As the Ambassador of Japan, I am very glad to take the responsibility to maintain and build on this mutual cordiality pioneered by the respected leaders of both our countries.
I strongly believe that Bangladesh has reasons to take great pride over its historical, cultural, and natural affluences. World famous poets like Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam; painters like Jainul Abedin and Mohammad Kibria; and Lalon singers like Farida Parvin are great human assets of Bangladesh. Natural and historical treasures like the Sundarban, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, Bagerhat, and Mainamati lend this country a unique richness. I, therefore, wish to portray these positive images of Bangladesh to the people of Japan as well as other countries by letting them know about the charms of Bangladesh. I hope it will lead to the enhancement of national pride and unity of Bangladesh and further broaden the horizon of Japan-Bangladesh relationship.
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[2] Upcoming Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations
* Japan Trade Show 2004 (June 8 - 10, Dhaka )
Japan Trade Show will take place for the first time in the history of Bangladesh at Sheraton Hotel in Dhaka from June 8 to 10 (June 8:13:00-20:00, and June 9 and 10: 10:00-20:00 ). Along with the exhibition of Japanese products and services, Japanese Food Fair will take place from 19:00-22:00. For details, please go to the following site or contact JETRO Dhaka Office at 02-881-8223.
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/home.html
Embassy of Japan made a special website for Japan Trade Show 2004 (link page for general information about Japan, visiting Japan, education and scholarship).
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/tradeshow2004/
* Inauguration of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) (June 8, Dhaka )
Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) will be inaugurated on June 8 at the opening ceremony of Japan Trade Show 2004. The principal objective of JBCCI is to promote trade and investment opportunities in our two countries. If you want to know more about JBCCI or wish to join JBCCI, please contact JBCCI Office, currently in JETRO Dhaka Office (02-881-8223 or jbcci@citech-bd.com).
* Japan-Bangladesh Business Forum 2004 (June 8, Dhaka )
"Japan Bangladesh Business Forum 2004" will be held on June 8 from 14:00 to 17:30 at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel. Eminent speakers and panelists from both the countries will deliberate on such topics as "The Role of JBCCI", "Japanese Business Culture", and "How to make Bangladesh more attractive to foreign investors".
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[3] Recent Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations
* Japanese Development Scholarship (JDS) Exchange of Notes Signing Ceremony (May 25, Dhaka )
On May 25, The Governments of Japan and Bangladesh signed in Dhaka two agreements on Japanese Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme, which amount to 515 million Yen (appx. 26.5 crore taka or 4.52 million US dollars).
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/news/pr/15pressjds250504.html
* Seminar on Thirty Years of Japan-Bangladesh Relations (May 23, Dhaka )
On May 23, a seminar on "Thirty Years of Japan-Bangladesh Relations: Performance, Impact and Direction" was held by Japan Study Center, University of Dhaka, at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel. Foreign Minister Morshed Khan attended the seminar as a special guest. Dr. Ataur Rahman, Director of the Center, made a keynote presentation.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/keynote-230504(PDF).pdf
Ambassador Horiguchi made a few observations on this paper.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/22sphjscsem230504.html
* Lalon Shah Bridge Inauguration Ceremony (May 18, Lalon Shah Bridge )
The Lalon Shah Bridge was inaugurated by Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on May 18 at the Bridge site.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/news/pr/14presslsbridge180504.html
Ambassador Horiguchi made a speech to commemorate this important occasion.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/21sphlsbridge180504.html
* Bangladesh Development Forum (May 8 - 10, Dhaka )
Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF), an annual event for dialogue among development partners, was held from May 8 to 10, at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka.
http://www.lcgbangladesh.org/BDF
Ambassador Horiguchi made interventions on a wide-ranging issues on the development of Bangladesh.http://www.lcgbangladesh.org/BDF/docs/BDF2004JPFINAL.pdf
* National Press Club Speech by Ambassador Horiguchi (April 20, Dhaka )
Ambassador Horiguchi made a policy speech on Japan-Bangladesh Relations at Press Club on April 20. He concluded the speech as follows:
"In conclusion, the world is changing very fast, including South Asia. Bangladesh could be a bridge between Japan and the entire South Asian region. Let's try our utmost to make the best of this historical change so that Bangladesh could become a prosperous nation state.
I should like to appeal once again to all the people of Bangladesh to iron out minor differences of opinions among political parties for the best common interest of creating a prosperous nation state, which has already glorious cultural tradition and natural beauties."
Full text is available on the following website.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/18sphnpc200404.html
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/jbrelation-e.pdf
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