MoU soon to enable Bangladeshis to learn Japanese under native teachers

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) is set to be signed soon to facilitate Japanese language and cultural education for Bangladeshi students under native Japanese-speaking teachers.

A Japanese delegation stationed in Bangladesh made a courtesy call on State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Md Nurul Haque at his office today (29 March), expressing interest in launching the initiative.

During the meeting, the delegation outlined plans to provide intensive training in the Japanese language and culture through native instructors.

The programme aims to better prepare Bangladeshi students for higher education and employment opportunities in Japan by strengthening their language proficiency and cultural understanding, according to a press release.

Welcoming the proposal, the state minister said the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) has well-equipped training centres across the country.

He encouraged the Japanese representatives to utilise these facilities to implement the programme.

He also noted that Japan has remained a trusted friend of Bangladesh since the Liberation War and expressed hope that the initiative would further strengthen longstanding bilateral ties.

The meeting concluded with both sides agreeing to review the proposal in detail and proceed towards signing the MoU at the earliest possible time.

Senior officials present at the meeting included Secretary Md Mokhter Ahmed, Joint Secretary Md Shahidul Islam Chowdhury, and other high-ranking ministry officials.