Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has lauded the efforts made by outgoing Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh Ito Naoki. The envoy paid a farewell call on the foreign minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka Tuesday (6 December). During the call, Momen appreciated Ambassador Naoki's efforts and contributions in further strengthening Bangladesh-Japan bilateral
The government of Japan and WFP on Monday signed an exchange of notes to provide food and nutrition assistance to the Rohingyas in Bhasan Char and to develop agricultural infrastructure in Cox’s Bazar.The contribution of USD 4.3 million will be used for critical food assistance through the e-voucher system for the Rohingya refugees living in Bhasan Char and will help further the development of agricultural infrastructure such as irrigation system, canal excavation, and new roads for the Bangladeshi community in Cox’s Bazar.“Japan is an essential partner for WFP, and we are grateful for their staunch support of development in Bangladesh and of our humanitarian efforts in the country,” said Dom Scalpelli, the resident Representative and Country Director of WFP Bangladesh.Scalpelli said this new contribution will help them continue to provide life-saving food assistance on the island of Bhasan Char and will greatly benefit the Bangladeshi community in Cox’s