Mohammad Hatem, President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) and EAB, participated in the 38th Corporate Information Exchange Meeting, hosted by the Japan-Bangladesh Society. The event drew nearly 200 attendees in person, with over 100 joining online from various Japanese corporate and business organizations.
The meeting featured prominent participants, including Mr. Masato Watanabe, President of the Japan-Bangladesh Society; Mr. Yamada Tetsuya, Director General of the South Asia Department at JICA; Mr. Kazuiki Kataoka, Country Head of JETRO Bangladesh; and former Country Head Mr. Ando Yuji. Other dignitaries included Mr. Okamoto Kataoka, Assistant Director at METI; former Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Mr. Hiroyashi Izumi; a Member of the Japanese Parliament; and Mr. Hiraishi San, Chairman of Maruhisha Pacific Co., alongside senior officials from leading companies.
During the session, JICA and JETRO officials provided a detailed overview of Bangladesh’s political and socioeconomic environment, highlighting the current business and trade landscape. Discussions addressed challenges related to corruption and bribery, while also examining the implications of Bangladesh’s LDC graduation for international trade and investment opportunities.
The meeting underscored the strengthening ties between Japanese business communities and Bangladesh, offering insights to foster investment, trade partnerships, and sustainable growth.