Tarique Rahman Seeks Japanese Investment During Tokyo State Visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Tokyo to secure Japanese investment in energy, infrastructure, and technology through bilateral talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began a four-day official visit to Tokyo on October 26, 2026, to strengthen strategic partnerships and attract foreign direct investment. Accompanied by a 16-member high-level delegation, Rahman met with Masumi Kakinoki, chairman of Marubeni Corporation, to request cooperation in modernizing the Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited and exploring the construction of a second fertilizer factory.
On Tuesday, Rahman held a bilateral summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the Kantei. The two leaders pledged to deepen cooperation across several sectors, including energy, information and communication technology, railways, infrastructure, and deep seaports. Rahman expressed his resolve to transform the friendship between the two nations into a "powerful engine of economic progress and shared prosperity."
The visit concluded with the exchange of several agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a detailed joint statement expected soon. Rahman specifically invited Japanese financial institutions and businesspeople to explore opportunities in Bangladesh, pledging to reform regulations and simplify approval procedures to create a more investment-friendly environment.
