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Japan-Bangladesh E-Bulletin (65th Issue / Mar 8, 2007)
- Making a Bridge between Japan and Bangladesh -
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This E-Bulletin is to share updated information and
stories about Japan-Bangladesh relations with as many
people as possible. If your friends are interested in
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[Upcoming Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations]
* Japan Festival 2007(Mar18-20, Dhaka)
[Recent Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations]
* Japan’s Contribution to Vocational Training Center (Mar
7, Dhaka)
* Japan’s Support Sustainable Arsenic Mitigation (Feb 27,
Jessore)
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[Upcoming Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations]
*Japan Festival 2007(Mar18-20, Dhaka)
(35 anniversary of the establishment of
diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh)
On March 18-20, the Embassy of Japan will organize Japan
Festival at Shaheed Zia Auditorium, National Museum. The
program is as follows. If you have any questions, please
contact the Cultural Section.
Japanese Film Festival
Nine Japanese Feature Films will be screened in 3 days.
Date:
March 18-20, 2007(Three film a day, Free Admission)
Time:
02:00 p.m, 04:30 p.m, 07:00 p.m
Venue:
Shaheed Zia Auditorium
Bangladesh National Museum
Ikebana Demonstration
Ikebana as an established art dates from the Muromachi
Period (1336-1573). This art form uses natural materials
to achieve impacts and creativities and is able to express
individual artistry as well as harmony between human being
and the natural environment.
Date:
March 18
Time:
11:30 a.m.
Venue:
Shaheed Zia Auditorium
Bangladesh National Museum
“Study in Japan” seminar and counseling
Learn about the exciting study opportunities through
scholarship in more than 700 global standard universities
and other institutions in Japan. Educational institutions
of Japan offer opportunities for higher education and
research on almost all fields, including Fine Arts,
Humanities, Business, Social Science, Agriculture, Natural
Science, Engineering and Medicine.
Date:
March 19,20
Time:
10 am-11am (Seminar)
11am-2:00pm (Student Counseling)
Venue:
Shaheed Zia Auditorium
Bangladesh National Museum
PROGRAMME
18 March, 2007
11:00 am-11:30pm Inaugural Ceremony
11:30 am- Ikebana Demonstration
02:00 pm- Film Show
02:00 p.m.--Nodo- Jiman
04:30 p.m.-- A Class to Remember
07:00 p.m.--Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t
19 March, 2007
11:00 am-2:00pm Counseling on Study in Japan
2:00 pm Film Show
02:00 p.m.--The Twilight Samurai
04:30 p.m.--Home of Acorns
07:00 p.m.--Ping pong Bath Station
20 March, 2007
11:00 am-2:00 Counseling on Study in Japan
2:00 pm Film Show
02:00 p.m.--The Life of Hiratsuka
Raicho
04:40 p.m.--Fall Guy
07:00 p.m.--Sumo Do, Sumo Don’t
For further information please contact-881-0087 Ext. 154,
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[Recent Events on Japan-Bangladesh Relations]
* Japan’s Contribution to Vocational Training Center (Mar
7, Dhaka)
March 7, Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Masayuki Inoue,
signed a Grant Contract amounting to US$89,480
(approximately Taka 60 lac) with Executive Director of
Shushilan, Mr. Mostafa Nuruzzaman, under the Japanese
Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGHSP).
Shushilan is a Bangladeshi NGO stationed in Shamnogor
upazilla, Satkhira district. Their mission is to sustain
natural resource, livelihood and food security for the
poor and to uphold human rights for the socially
disadvantaged community with a focus on women in southwest
coastal region.
The Japanese Grant will be utilized to construct a
building for Vocational Training Center cum Cyclone
Shelter at Shyamnagor, Satkhira. The center will benefit
about 6,000 under privileged people per year, and about
400 people could use it as cyclone or storm center.
* Japan’s Support Sustainable Arsenic Mitigation (Feb 27,
Jessore)
A workshop on sustainable arsenic mitigation through
community initiative and local government support was held
on February 27 in Jessore. Joint Secretary of Local
Government Division (LGD), Mr. Md. Moyjuddin Ahmed,
Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission of Japan, Mr.
Yonezo Fukuda, and other distinguished guests were
present. The workshop was organized by LGD with technical
cooperation of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Mr. Fukuda introduced Japan’s assistance in the reduction
of arsenic contamination; technical assistance with Asia
Arsenic Network, dispatching experts, and grant assistance
for water examination laboratory.
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