Functions of Commercial Wing
- Mandated to deal with matters relating to trade including export promotion, trade creation, trade expansion and facilitation of imports from Bangladesh to Japan
- Helps in resolution of trade disputes;
- Provides information and assists Bangladeshi companies to participation in trade fairs
- All investment matters;
- Transmission of information to the customs and other concerned authorities in Bangladesh;
- Acknowledging Bangladesh/Japan Governments rules and regulations those realties to trade and invest
Trade & Investment
For Bangladesh, Japan is the 9th largest export destination in the world and the 2nd in Asia. Two-way trade between Bangladesh and Japan stands over USD 4 billion (as of June 2023). Exports from Bangladesh mainly include woven garments, knit goods and leather whereas imports to Bangladesh includes iron and steel, ships, vehicles, nuclear reactors, machinery and mechanical appliances.
The number of Japanese companies that have invested in Bangladesh has risen to nearly 350, increasing from 183 in 2014. To accelerate trade and investment between the two countries, both Bangladesh and Japan have formed a Joint Study Group and are working together for a possible Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) before Bangladesh’s graduation from LDC status by 2026.
Bangladesh has been actively participating in the trade fairs in Japan including Fashion World Tokyo, Japan IT Week Spring, in Tokyo and Tourism Expo Japan etc. For branding Bangladesh in Japan, Embassy regularly organizes business promotion events such as seminars/workshops/B2B matchmaking in collaboration with other entities/reputable organizations.
Tourism
Beautiful Bangladesh has been the common phrase to promote the attractions of tourism in Bangladesh. There are various dimensions of tourism in the country including the UNESCO World Heritage sites; Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, Ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur and The Sundarbans (for the mangrove forest). The country also has the longest unbroken sea-beach in the world, which stretches for about 100 km.
Activities of Commercial Wing in 2022-23
During 2022-23, the commercial wing had nearly 100 business meetings with Japanese companies/entities and top-level Executives of Japanese Companies/entities also paid courtesy visit to the H.E Ambassador. In addition, to promote bilateral trade and investment, the following programs were organized:
|
Sl No |
Date |
Name |
Number of Participants |
Venue |
Remarks |
|
01 |
30 September 2022 |
Networking Event with Bangladesh Business Delegates |
30 |
Embassy |
|
|
02 |
05 October 2022 |
MoC Signing Ceremony between PPPA, Bangladesh MLIT, Japan & Seminar |
45 |
Embassy |
|
|
03 |
13 October 2022 |
Launching of Bangladesh IT Connect Japan Portal, October 2022 |
110 |
Online |
|
|
04 |
17 October 2022 |
Bangladesh Investment Seminar |
200 |
Tokyo Convention Hall |
|
|
05 |
18 October 2022 |
Fashion World Tokyo (FaW) Networking Event, October 2022 |
50 |
Tokyo Big Sight |
|
|
06 |
16 February 2023. |
Webinar on "Investment Opportunities in Hi-Tech Parks in Bangladesh” |
146 |
Online |
|
|
07 |
5th April, 2023 |
Seminar on 'Digital Bangladesh: Your IT Destination' |
100 |
Tokyo Big Sight |
|
|
08 |
5th April, 2023 |
Networking Event |
120 |
Tokyo Big Sight |
|
|
09 |
6th April, 2023 |
Seminar on “Sustainable Factory and Prospects of ‘Made in Bangladesh’ Products in Japan” |
100 |
Tokyo Big Sight |
|
|
10 |
27th April 2023 |
Honourable Prime Minister’s meeting with Japanese Business leaders |
40 |
Westin, Tokyo |
|
|
11 |
27th April 2023 |
Bangladesh Trade and Investment Summit |
450 |
Westin, Tokyo |
Organized by BSEC, BIDA & JETRO. The embassy facilitated & coordinated. HPM was the Chief Guest |
|
12 |
22nd May, 2023 |
Business Seminar and Networking Event |
30 |
Hakata City Centre, Fukuoka |
|
|
13 |
26th May, 2023 |
Networking Event |
40 |
Embassy |
|
|
14 |
09 June 2023 |
Seminar and networking event on “Bangladesh-Japan Business Opportunities in Jute, Leather & Leather Goods” |
40 |
Embassy |
|
|
15 |
26 June, 2023 |
Bangladesh Seminar on “Trade, Investment and Human Resources” |
150 |
Chiba Chamber of Commerce & Industry Building |
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The Commercial Wing facilitated Bangladesh’s participation in the following fairs;
- Fashion World Tokyo, in October 2022
- Japan IT Week, Spring, Tokyo, in April 2023
- Fashion World Tokyo in April 2023
Contact Person:
Dr. Ariful Haque
Minister (Commerce)
Embassy of Bangladesh
3-29 Kioicho, Chiyoda ku
Tokyo, Japan
Email: commercialcounsellortokyo@gmail.com
Tel: 03-3234-5801 (Ext. 203)
Fax: 03-3234-5802
