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DHAKA, June 3, 2026 (BSS) - A delegation from Mitsui & Co., one of Japan's largest trading and investment companies, called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today.
The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Cabinet Division office in the Bangladesh Secretariat here this morning.
Mitsui operates globally in a wide range of sectors, including logistics, infrastructure, metals, energy and food trade.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed investment opportunities and the expansion of investment in various sectors, including food, agriculture, energy and ICT.
The Bangladesh government informed the delegation that it is pursuing investment-friendly policies and will provide maximum support to attract and expand foreign investment.
The government has also taken initiatives to integrate services of various agencies under a "one-stop service" system to simplify business operations and approval procedures, enabling investors to complete investment activities quickly and smoothly.
Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Prime Minister's Adviser for Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Prime Minister's Special Assistant Dr Md Shakirul Islam Khan and Finance Secretary Dr Md Khairuzzaman Mozumder were present at the meeting.
Mitsui's Asia-Pacific Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Vice President Makoto Sato led the delegation. Other delegation members included Chief Strategy Officer of the Asia-Pacific Business Unit Takanobu Murayama, Mitsui Bangladesh Country Chairperson Kenichiro Kawamoto and Deputy General Manager of the Dhaka branch Md Moniruzzaman.
