The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to train 1,000 IT engineers in Bangladesh as part of its initiative to expand job opportunities in the country’s rapidly growing information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
JICA’s Chief Representative Ichiguchi Tomohide emphasised the agency’s commitment to unlocking Bangladesh’s IT potential through this programme.
A JICA delegation led by Tomohide met Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam.
Nahid Islam said the government eyes reduction of unemployment by creating job opportunities while welcoming any investment from JICA to create jobs.
“Employment generation is a major priority for the current government, especially as this issue was a key driver behind recent movements,” he added.
Ichiguchi Tomohide said that JICA is keen to work on two key agendas: increasing investment and public administration reform.
He also expressed interest in infrastructure development and noted that Bangladesh is JICA’s second-largest investment recipient.
The adviser added that the interim government is working to create a business-friendly environment that encourages private-sector investment.
“The government is addressing existing obstacles, and the nation’s talented youth will benefit from collaborating with JICA to enhance their skills,” he said, adding that the interim government is also working on strategies to increase foreign direct investment in Bangladesh.
Md Mushfiqur Rahman, secretary of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications; Shish Haider Chowdhury, secretary of the ICT Division; senior representatives of JICA Bangladesh, including Komori Takashi and Kukami Minami; and JICA expert Soji Akihiro also were present at the meeting.
