1971, the year of our liberation war and independence of Bangladesh, marks a watershed in Bangladesh-Japan friendship. During the war, the Japanese people extended immense support. The great friend of Bangladesh Late Mr. Takashi Hayakawa MP played a leading role in Bangladesh’s support. According to his wish his ashes are kept in Bangladesh. The people of Bangladesh nurture enduring gratitude for all Japanese who stood by us in our trying hours. A bond of mutual goodwill and respect has since developed between the two peoples.

Japan was among the first OECD countries that recognized Bangladesh soon after the independence and established diplomatic relations on 10 February 1972. Early that year both countries opened Embassies in each other’s capital. Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo was opened on 03 March 1972. Since then, the Embassy has been serving to uphold the bilateral relations which have over the years have developed steadily and satisfactorily.

In 2022, the two countries celebrated the 50^th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations. The bilateral relations have evolved in many areas and now elevated to a “Strategic Partnership” since 2023.

Functions of Diplomatic Wing: 

The Diplomatic Wing of the Embassy is responsible to strengthen and uphold the diplomatic and political affairs between the two countries and therefore, regularly takes necessary steps and actions to fulfill this objective. The core functions of the Diplomatic Wing are as below:

• Liaise with the host government, semi-government and civil society organizations
• Address issues related to bilateral, regional and multilateral affairs having interest for Bangladesh and Japan
• Arrange/Attend various meeting including regular Foreign Office Consultations (FOC)
• Organization of national events, public diplomacy and image building activities
• Follow various policies and domestic developments in Japan
• Follow Japan’s relations with neighbouring countries, with Bangladesh’s neighbour, G7, UN and other international and regional organizations
• Follow national security and defense related matters
• Address issues related to disaster and humanitarian affairs
• Rohingya repatriation issues
• Provide consular services
• Address matters related to education, science and technology and cultural affairs
• Protocol and arrangements related to high-level visits

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