Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has left Dhaka for Tokyo on a four-day official visit to Japan. Strengthening bilateral relations, attracting Japanese investment and expanding economic cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan are among the key issues expected to be discussed during the visit.
The prime minister departed for Japan at 12:10 a.m. following the night of Sunday, October 25, aboard a regular Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight. His wife, Dr. Zubaida Rahman, accompanied him on the trip.
Those present at the airport to see off the prime minister included Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam Moni, Cabinet Secretary Dr. Nasimul Gani and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Abdus Sattar.
Representatives of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were also present. They included Prime Minister's Adviser and the party's Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan Milton, Parliamentary Whip Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Apu and local Member of Parliament S. M. Jahangir.
Tarique Rahman is visiting Japan at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The visit is expected to include discussions on strengthening bilateral ties, attracting Japanese investment and broadening the economic partnership between the two countries, alongside other important issues.
According to the itinerary, Tarique Rahman and Sanae Takaichi are scheduled to hold an official bilateral meeting at the Japanese Prime Minister's Office on October 27. Following the meeting, the Japanese prime minister is expected to host a luncheon in honour of her Bangladeshi counterpart.