Starting from sustainable electricity supply in the country, various projects like metro rail are being implemented with the financial support of Japan. The Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology called upon the representatives of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Dhaka to increase this support.
Joining the networking session organized on the occasion of the organization’s 50th anniversary and BASIS SoftExpo 2023 in Dhaka on Sunday, he urged the young entrepreneurs of Bangladesh to increase the investment of one million dollars as matching fund by another million.
He said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina always said that the government will not do business but will create a business environment. We are doing so. I see that BJIT has taken that opportunity to expand their business in recent times. Based on that formula, I invite you to visit our hi-tech parks and software parks. Hopefully, we will build an exclusive Japanese business zone for you in your investment facility according to your needs.
Stating that BASIS has already made a shortlist of some potential startup companies in Japan and Bangladesh, the state minister said, “We believe that this bond of friendship will be strengthened only through our mutual cooperation and walking together.” Both nations will benefit from it.
In the pitch session, the Intelligent Machine, Chaldal Ltd., I Farmer Ltd., Arogya, Tenminute School, Seva Platform, Edu Hive, Palki Motors, Hakaan Technologies, Bari Kai and AmarLab founders highlighted their business potential.
JETRO Bangladesh Country Representative UG Ando presided over the event and Sami Ahmed, Managing Director of Startup Bangladesh, offered a presentation on the investment potential in Bangladesh.
BASIS director Ahmedul Haque Babu spoke among others on the occasion.