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Development Partner Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-07-05
JICA is currently navigating Bangladesh's request to reduce interest rates on development loans due to fiscal pressure.
JICA and the Government of Bangladesh signed a JPY 50 billion loan agreement for economic resilience and energy supply.
JICA and JETRO organized a five-day Health Sector Business Study Tour for Japanese companies in Bangladesh.
JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko met with PM Tarique Rahman and agreed to increase energy sector support to $500 million.
JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko reviewed progress on the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Expansion Project.
JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko met with the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges to discuss infrastructure projects.
JICA cooperation with Bangladesh dates to 1973 (first volunteers / JOCV office); the JICA Dhaka office is described as established in the early 1970s. Cumulative ODA-loan figure widely reported as over JPY 3 trillion (~US$20bn) in Chief Representative messaging, but exact USD value depends on exchange rate and figure year, so left null to avoid a derived number. ERD is the Government of Bangladesh counterpart for Japanese ODA loans.
Source: 3 primary source linksAs of 2026-07-05
JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko paid homage to the victims of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery tragedy.
JICA President Dr. Tanaka Akihiko met with the LGRD Minister to discuss waste and water management cooperation.