Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) wants to cooperate with Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) in promotion of trade and investment between Dhaka and Tokyo. JETRO Country Director Kei Kawla spoke of this cooperation when he met DCCI president Mohammad Shahjahan Khan at the DCCI office on Wednesday. DCCI Vice President Kh. Shahidul Islam was present. JETRO official said Bangladesh should take steps to build the country’s image in doing business. He said JETRO is interested in translating and publishing “Business Start-up Licenses: A Regulatory Guide” published by BUILD in Japanese Language to facilitate Japanese Business entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh. Shahjahan Khan informed Kawla that the Bangladesh and Japan have potentials to promote trade and economic relations. He said his organization has set up a Help Desk at DCCI office premises to render services on trade, commerce and investment to the business entrepreneurs both at home and abroad. He also stressed the need for signing a MoU between DCCI and JETRO to accelerate bilateral trade between the two friendly countries. The DCCI president appreciates JETRO for taking a project on preparing “Comprehensive Taxation Manual for Japanese Investors in Bangladesh”. He also thanked the JETRO Chief for his intention to organize a joint seminar where Japanese and other potential regional investors are expected to participate. – UNB
