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Ahead of Tarique Rahman’s Japan visit, Tokyo envisions connectivity for India’s northeast, Bay of Bengal region

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Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, is scheduled to visit Japan to engage in diplomatic discussions. In anticipation of this visit, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized its strategic interest in the development of the Matarbari port in Bangladesh. Officials suggest that the port project serves as a cornerstone for broader regional connectivity initiatives.

Tokyo views the Matarbari port as a catalyst capable of transforming Bangladesh into a significant industrial hub. This development is intended to bolster economic integration across the Bay of Bengal region and improve infrastructure connectivity with India’s northeast, aligning with Japan’s long-term regional development goals.

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