The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Japanese entrepreneurs are interested to join the effort for development of Bangladesh's gas and coal sectors-the two potential fields of energy.

Chairman of Japan-Bangladesh Joint Committee for Commercial and Economic Cooperation (JBCCEC) Koji Nojima showed the interest when a nine-member JBCCEC delegation, led by him, met Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mir Nasir Hossain yesterday (Wednesday).

They discussed the potentialities and problems of cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan under the umbrella of JBCCEC, which was established between Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and FBCCI in 1980. Nojima is now visiting Bangladesh to attend the inaugural ceremony of the 3rd Japan Trade Fair 2007, beginning here on Thursday aiming to promote new products of Japan.

Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) has organised the fair in association with the Japanese Embassy, Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) and Shoo-Koo-Kai. During the meeting, Nojima mentioned his long involvement in Japanese cooperation with Bangladesh and expressed his shock about the devastation caused by the cyclone.

After his return to Japan, he would urge the JBCCEC members to contribute for assisting the cyclone-affected people. In response to Nojima's remarks, FBCCI President Mir Nasir Hossain said that he attached high regard from him, as he is the catalyst to Japan's cooperation with Bangladesh.