Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A strong consensus has been reached between Bangladesh and Japan on enhancing regional connectivity around the Matarbari deep-sea port in Bangladesh. This Matarbari deep-sea port is located in the Bay of Bengal and is being developed with Japanese economic and technical support.

"Based on the "BIG-B for Shared Prosperity," they concurred on working together to develop the Matarbari-Maheshkhali area as a major hub for logistics, energy and industry, centered at the Matarbari Deep Sea Port", a joint statement issued after talks between the Prime Ministers of Bangladesh and Japan.

"To sustain rapid economic growth, the two Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to steadily advance cooperation aimed at further strengt...