Bangladesh Proposes Digital Matchmaking Platform to Boost Skilled Workforce Recruitment in Japan
The Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and friendly ties between the two countries
ATT Desk Report 
The Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday, 25 February.
During the meeting, Ambassador Saida congratulated Dr Rahman on assuming office and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and friendly ties between the two countries. According to a press release, both sides expressed a shared vision to expand cooperation in several areas, particularly human resource development and employment generation.
A key focus of the discussion was the Employment Skill Development Programme (ESDP), with special emphasis on skills training and Japanese language education for Bangladeshi workers seeking employment in Japan.
In this context, the foreign minister stressed the need to improve access to reliable, transparent and real-time information for both employers and job seekers. He proposed the creation of a dedicated digital matchmaking platform to facilitate the recruitment of skilled Bangladeshi workers by Japanese employers.
The proposed platform would function as a centralised digital gateway, linking certified Bangladeshi professionals with verified Japanese companies. It would aim to streamline recruitment procedures, enhance transparency and reduce both time and costs for employers and workers. Officials said the initiative would complement existing government-to-government arrangements and strengthen institutional cooperation in overseas employment.
The ambassador welcomed the proposal and acknowledged Bangladesh’s growing pool of skilled and semi-skilled workers. He expressed optimism about expanding cooperation under Japan’s labour mobility schemes.
During the meeting, Ambassador Saida also conveyed an invitation for the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to visit Japan at a mutually convenient time.
The two sides further exchanged views on defence procurement, metro rail cooperation and continued mutual support in international forums, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral relations.
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