{"id":33301,"date":"2026-04-01T12:52:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=33301"},"modified":"2026-04-01T12:52:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:52:56","slug":"nur-urges-japan-foundation-to-open-office-in-bangladesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebangladeshtoday.com\/?p=33301","title":{"rendered":"Nur urges Japan Foundation to open office in Bangladesh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">State Minister for Expatriates\u2019 Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque Nur today urged the Japan Foundation to set up a permanent office in Bangladesh to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He made the call when the Managing Director of Japan Foundation Koike Wakao paid a courtesy call on him at his office here. Representative of the foundation Hari Yuko was present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting was held at the special invitation of the state minister to explore the possibility of setting up a permanent office of the Japan Foundation in Bangladesh and to enhance bilateral collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe relationship between Bangladesh and Japan is very deep and historic. JICA is one of Bangladesh\u2019s key development partners,\u201d the state minister said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to successfully implement the memorandum of understanding on sending skilled workers to Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Ministry of Expatriates\u2019 Welfare and Overseas Employment will provide all necessary support if the Japan Foundation establishes its office in Bangladesh,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Secretary of the ministry Md. Mokhter Ahmed said direct training by Japanese trainers would help Bangladeshi workers quickly adapt to the working environment in Japan and facilitate the development of skilled human resources, benefiting both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japan Foundation representative Koike Wakao appreciated Bangladesh\u2019s sincerity and said he would convey the government\u2019s interest in opening an office in Bangladesh to the higher authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joint Secretary Md. Shahidul Islam Chowdhury, Deputy Secretary Md. Hedayetul Islam Mondol, and other senior officials were present at the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>State Minister for Expatriates\u2019 Welfare and Overseas Employment Nurul Haque Nur today urged the Japan Foundation to set up a permanent office in Bangladesh to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. 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