H.E. Mr. Shahabuddin Ahmed, Ambassador undertook an official visit to Fukuoka on 19-20 December 2021. This was his first visit to this prefecture. During the visit, on 19 December 2021, Ambassador Shahabuddin Ahmed attended the Revival Fashion EXPO- A Celebration of Cultural Heritage which was being held from 16 to 19 December 2021 at the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum. He also attended an attractive programme organized by Bangladeshi expatriates to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s glorious victory day. The Ambassador spoke on the occasion as Chief Guest. He also unveiled few books authored by the Bangladeshi professors. H.E. Ambassador joined in an interactive discussion and responded to the various queries from the expatriates ranging from embassies ongoing work, consular service delivery to arranging future programmes or events to promote and project image of Bangladesh in Japan. 

On the 20th of December, Ambassador Shahabuddin Ahmed visited the exhibition titled “My Golden Bengal” organized by the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum from 23 September to 25 December to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh’s Independence showcasing painting, art works and handicrafts (like Nakshi Kantha) from Bangladeshi prominent artists. The Ambassador also met the Chief of Management and Operation Department of Fukuoka Asian Art Museum and other officials. 

At the same venue but in a different location, H.E. Ambassador took a tour and were informed by Professor Mokhlesur Rahman on the Bangladesh To Te Wo Tsunagu Kai (An Association of Shaking Hands with the Bangladeshis) about the various activities that this organization has undertaken in Bangladesh.

Deputy Chief of Mission, Shah Asif Rahman, accompanied H.E. Ambassador.