The New Nation - Internet Edition

STAFF REPORTER

Japanese Ambassador Masayuki Inoue welcomed the 18 JDS returned fellows at his residence who have completed Master Courses in Japanese universities under the 5th and 6th batch Japanese Development Scholarship (JDS).

Mr Inoue said, "We expect a great deal from them for the development of their own country through making the best use of knowledge and experience acquired in Japan."

One of the returnee said, "I am sure that my knowledge that I learned in Japan will contribute in socio-economic development in Bangladesh in the near future."

On the same day, 18 fellows made a presentation on their studies and reported their experience in Japan. JDS Operating Committee Members from Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Establishment, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Planning, Embassy of Japan, JICA and JICE were present on the occasion.

This programme aims to offer opportunities to young Bangladeshi people to study at universities and other higher educational institutes in Japan with a view to promoting development in Bangladesh as well as strengthening friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. It targets, young government officials who are expected to play leadership roles in Bangladesh in the 21st century. With this return, 109 fellows have so far returned, and at present 38 JDS fellows are studying in Japan.