Tokyo official discusses skilled workforce opportunities with Bangladesh Ambassador

Shinichi Tanaka, Director-General for Industry and Workforce of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, met with Bangladesh Ambassador Md Daud Ali at the Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo on Monday.

Highlighting the close bilateral cooperation between Japan and Bangladesh, the ambassador noted that Bangladesh’s young population could make a significant contribution to the economies of both countries.

He briefed the director-general on various initiatives taken by the Bangladesh government to develop a skilled workforce, including Japanese language education and student loan facilities.

The discussion also covered ongoing efforts to create employment opportunities for Bangladeshis in Japan’s IT sector and giving priority to part-time jobs for Bangladeshi workers.

Tanaka observed that several sectors in Tokyo are already experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, particularly in small and medium enterprises. He informed the delegation about Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s support programmes aimed at addressing this challenge, including Tokyo Career Guide (https://www.tdh.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english), Tokyo Internship (https://tcgi.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/intern), Business Development Center Tokyo (https://www.investtokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/.../bdc-tokyo), and Tokyo One-Stop Business Establishment Center (https://www.startup-support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/onestop/en/).

Under the Tokyo Internship programme, candidates with JLPT N3 or higher are eligible to come to Japan. The Tokyo authorities expressed interest in recruiting skilled workforce from Bangladesh.

The ambassador welcomed the proposal to organise a joint seminar on the potential of Bangladeshi manpower for Japan’s small and medium enterprises. He also assured full support from the Bangladesh Embassy and government for employing Bangladeshi workers across various sectors in Tokyo.