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Japan-Bangladesh E-Bulletin (2nd issue / June 20, 2004)
- Making a Bridge between Japan and Bangladesh -
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[ Table of Contents ]
[1] Message from Ambassador Matsushiro Horiguchi
" Japan Trade Show, JBCCI & Private Sector Development"
[2] Recent Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations
* Japan Trade Show 2004 (June 8 - 10, Dhaka )
* Inauguration Ceremony of Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) (June 8, Dhaka )
* Japan-Bangladesh Business Forum (June 8, Dhaka )
* Exchange of Notes on Cyclone Shelters Grant Aid (June 17, Dhaka )
* Poetry Reading by Japanese and Bangladeshi Poets (June 17, Dhaka )
[3] Information
* Koizumi Cabinet E-Mail Magazine
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[1] Message from Ambassador Matsushiro Horiguchi
"Japan Trade Show, JBCCI & Private Sector Development"
The first Japan Trade Show in Bangladesh was held this month, and the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) was also launched on that occasion. These were big events for us, but only the very first step towards a new trade and investment relationship.
One of my priority agenda is to help strengthen the activities of JBCCI. I feel that a large number of Bangladeshi people are still looking to Europe and America for business. However, there is agro wing business potential in Asia, and Japan is an integral part of it. It is my hope that JBCCI will soon organize a series of programs for its new members to promote trade and investment. It is concrete actions which matter, and I will do my utmost to support their activities.
Vibrant private sector is the key to development of Bangladesh. Since I came here about a year ago, I have encountered a number of young Bangladeshi entrepreneurs who came back from foreign countries to begin business here. Such "repatriation" is an encouraging trend, and Bangladeshi assets overseas would hopefully follow suit. It is my sincere wish that Japan can offer new opportunities for those entrepreneurs for the future development of this country.
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[2] Recent Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations
* Japan Trade Show 2004 (June 8 - 10, Dhaka)
Japan Trade Show took place for the first time in the history of Bangladesh at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel from June 8 to 10, with about20,000 visitors to this event. Ambassador Horiguchi made the following remarks at the opening ceremony.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/24sphjts&jbcci080604.html
* Inauguration of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(JBCCI) (June 8, Dhaka )
Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) was officially inaugurated on June 8. The JBCCI website has also been launched.
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/index.html
Membership Application Form is available on the following website.
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/MemApp1.html
For more information, please contact JBCCI Secretariat at JETRO Dhaka Office at 02-881-8223.
* Japan-Bangladesh Business Forum (June 8, Dhaka )
Japan-Bangladesh Business Forum was held on June 8 to coincide with Japan Trade Show. Some of the presentations are posted on the website.
(Program)
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/Rep_Bus-For.html
(Emergence of Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/Rep_Emer.html
(How to export garment to Japanese market?)
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/Rep_BdtoJp.html
(How to make Bangladesh more attractive to Japanese investors?)
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/Rep_For-Invest.html
(Japanese business culture)
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/eng/jbcci/Rep_Culture.html
If you have any inquiries about Japan-Bangladesh business, please refer to JETRO website below or contact JETRO Dhaka Office at 02-881-8223.
http://www.jetro.go.jp/bangladesh/
* Exchange of Notes on Cyclone Shelters Grant Aid (June 17, Dhaka)
The Governments of Japan and Bangladesh signed in Dhaka an Exchange of Notes on a grant aid for the 5th Multi-Purpose Cyclone Shelters Construction Plan on June 17. This project aims to construct cyclone shelters, which can be also used for primary schools, in areas including Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, and Noakhali. This project will add 20 cyclone shelters to 61 shelters already built since 1993.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/news/pr/16presscycsl170604.html
* Poetry Reading by Japanese and Bangladeshi Poets (June 17, Dhaka)
Ms. Kazuko Shiraishi, a Japanese poet, and Mr. Aminur Rahman, a Bangladeshi poet, recited their poems in front of about 200 audiences at Sonargaon Hotel on June 17. On that occasion, two new poetry books "Love Poems" by Mr. Rahman (in Japanese translation) and "Kazuko Shiraishi'r Kabita" by Ms. Shiraishi (in Bengali translation) were also launched. Ambassador Horiguchi, in his speech, appreciated the collaborative efforts of the two great poets.
http://www.bd.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/speeches/25sphblc170604.html
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[3] Information
* Koizumi Cabinet E-Mail Magazine
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet issues a weekly "Koizumi Cabinet E-Mail Magazine". For the subscription of this e-mail magazine, please go to the following website.
http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/m-magazine/
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