Japan - October 16, 2026

Japanese Envoy Meets President

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi today (Tuesday) paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban here.

Japan Festival 2026 Returns to Dhaka after 7 Years, Showcasing Performing Arts and Culture

Marking its first return to Bangladesh in seven years, the Japan Festival 2026 convened Friday at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital, showcasing traditional performing arts, martial arts, musical

Japanese PM Takaichi Congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae extended her congratulations to President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir upon his assumption of the presidency, delivering the message via an official correspondence. "On behalf of the

PM Urges Japan to Hire Skilled Workers, Offers Land for New Industrial Park

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called on Japan to expand its recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi professionals while seeking stronger Tokyo-backed initiatives in manpower development, technical training, and direct investment. The

Japan Offers Sympathy Over Flood Victims, Commits to Long-Term Assistance

The Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh has offered its profound condolences to the families of victims who died in the recent floods and landslides, while extending deep sympathy to everyone

Japan's Space Agency Successfully Tests Prototype Reusable Rocket in Noshiro

Japan’s space agency announced on Saturday that its prototype reusable rocket has successfully completed its inaugural lift-off and landing test, representing a meaningful advance in cost-cutting aerospace technology long dominated

Japan Issues Tsunami Alert after Strong Earthquake

The 7.4-magnitude quake off northern Iwate prefecture could be felt as far as Tokyo. Residents have been urged to evacuate northern coastal regions ahead of a tsunami. A major earthquake struck

Japan Deploys 1,000km Range Missiles Near China as Regional Tensions Peak

Japan has officially deployed long-range missiles in its southwestern region near China, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced Tuesday. The move comes as diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing hit a new

Japan Secures Release of One National from Iranian Detention, One Still Held

Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced on Sunday that one of two Japanese nationals previously detained in Iran has been released and is currently en route back to Japan. The individual,

India and Japan Review CEPA in Tokyo, Focus on Trade Diversification

The 7th Joint Committee Meeting under the India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) concluded in Tokyo on March 2, marking a significant step toward deepening the strategic and economic ties

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