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Japan plans trillion-yen investment push in Bangladesh, Nikkei reports
Japan plans to arrange one trillion yen in private investment in Bangladesh over five years, Nikkei Asia reported on 22 October. An announcement is expected during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Japan visit. Manufacturing and energy are among the reported priorities; Reuters said it could not independently verify the plan.
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From 23 October 2026 — Daily Brief
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Japan is preparing to arrange one trillion yen in private investment in Bangladesh over the next five years, Nikkei Asia reported on 22 October. The reported programme is expected to feature in a joint statement after talks between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi.
The report identifies automobile manufacturing, other industries and energy infrastructure as potential destinations for the investment. Japanese companies would also invest in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone, developed with partners including Sumitomo Corporation.
Rahman is scheduled to visit Japan from 26 to 29 October, with the bilateral meeting planned for 27 October. The investment report comes ahead of that visit. Reuters, which relayed Nikkei's account, said it could not independently verify the information.
Japan and Bangladesh signed an economic partnership agreement in February. Bangladesh's foreign secretary had said the visit would address wider market access for Bangladeshi products, Japanese investment and business ties, alongside possible cooperation agreements in several sectors.