On the Investment Summit event which is held in Japan to showcase the economic potential of Bangladesh and strengthen the economic ties between the both countries, as they mark the 50th anniversary of their relationship.
The Bangladesh Securities & Exchange Commission (BSEC) Chairman Prof. Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam applauds the Bilateral Relationship Between the two Countries Bangladesh & Japan, th relationship between both nations is about 50 years.
Prof. Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam says, Bangladesh has achieved many goals throughout the past few years that includes the Covid19 pandemic, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina who have achieved the Global Recognition of Leadership, Champion of the Earth, Champion in Children Immunisation, Global Recognition of Development & SDG Progress Award.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has Visited Japan 7 times, Bangladesh has developed a lot during the last decade, says BSEC Chairman.
He also recalls Dr. Radhabinod who was one of the 11 judges appointed to the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, called as ‘Tokyo Trials’ based on World War-2.
Among all the judges of the tribunal, he was the only one who submitted a judgement in 1948 which insisted all defendants were not guilty.
Prof. Shibli Rubayat-Ul-islam added In recognition to the bondage between the countries Japan & Bangladesh, Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited Japan first time in 1997 followed by four more trips in 2010, 2014, 2016 and 2019, this is her sixth trip her Japan in her tenure. She also visited one more time for a private meeting.
From the Bangladesh Economic Vulnerability Index Bangladesh is Performing pretty well. The nation’s GDP growth rate hikes to 7.1%, 2.9% Dependency on Foreign Aid, $2,793 per Capita income and 73 years Life Expectancy.
Hence, the Bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan are based on mutual respect, shared values affinity and tradition. The amount of bilateral trade crossed the US $3 billion mark recently, export to Japan has increased by more than three times in last 10 years, presently japan is Bangladesh’s 11th largest export destination in the World and 2nd in Asia. Japan as a country is the 5th largest import source for Bangladesh. Prof. Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam added.
