TOKYO, October 26, 2026 (UNB) — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged Japanese investment in Bangladesh’s renewable energy sector and sought cooperation to modernize the country’s fertilizer industry as part of efforts to strengthen energy security and industrial development. Report UNB
He made the call during a meeting with Masumi Kakinoki, chairman of Marubeni Corporation and the Japan-Bangladesh Committee for Commercial and Economic Cooperation, at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo on Monday.
Tarique highlighted renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and agro-processing as promising investment areas, saying Japanese technology and expertise could accelerate industrialization, create jobs and boost economic growth.
He also sought Japanese support for modernizing Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) and assessing the feasibility of establishing a second fertilizer plant in Bangladesh. The discussions also covered potential Japanese support for developing the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone.
The Prime Minister said his government was working to create an investor-friendly environment through regulatory reforms, simplified approval procedures and stronger public-private partnerships.
The meeting was attended by State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, along with other senior government officials.
Tarique arrived in Tokyo on Monday for a four-day state visit aimed at expanding bilateral trade, investment and economic cooperation.
