Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing an effective system for deploying skilled Bangladeshi workers to Japan and enhancing bilateral cooperation in human resource development.
The pledge came at a seminar titled “Bangladesh: A Highly Potential Source Country of Skilled Human Resources for Japan,” organized by the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo and supported by the Japan International Trainee and Skilled Worker Cooperation Organization (JITCO). The event was followed by a business matching session at a Tokyo conference center.
Dr. Neyamat Ullah Bhuiyan, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment, attended as the chief guest, while Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md. Daud Ali delivered the welcome remarks.
Ambassador Ali called for closer collaboration among all stakeholders to achieve shared goals in deploying skilled Bangladeshi manpower to Japan.
In his keynote, Dr. Bhuiyan underscored the complementarity between Japan’s growing labor demand and Bangladesh’s large working-age population, noting that Japan may require around 11 million foreign workers by 2040, while Bangladesh will have a surplus of about 25 million workers during that period.
He said 33 Technical Training Centers (TTCs) have already been designated to prepare manpower for the Japanese market, with the possibility of further expansion based on demand. A dedicated “Japan Cell” has also been established within the ministry to coordinate employment-related initiatives.
Dr. Bhuiyan expressed optimism that strengthened collaboration between Bangladeshi and Japanese recruiting agencies would bring mutual benefits.
JITCO Senior Vice President Shigeo Matsutomi presented an overview of global labor market trends and Japan’s employment outlook.
As part of the seminar, thirteen agreements were signed between Bangladeshi manpower-sending agencies and Japanese recruiting firms to facilitate future cooperation.
Dr. Bhuiyan is also scheduled to attend another human resource development seminar in Nagoya on November 7, where additional agreements are expected to be signed.
This initiative is part of Bangladesh’s broader strategy to expand overseas employment opportunities and strengthen ties with Japan through the development of a skilled and globally competitive workforce.
