Dhaka, July 1 -- Japan has "responded positively" to Bangladesh's request to increase its energy sector assistance from $312 million to $500 million

On Wednesday, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said the assurance came during talks between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

The Japanese delegation was led by Shimada Tomoaki, Japan's parliamentary vice-minister for foreign affairs.

The two sides reviewed progress on JICA-funded projects in Bangladesh, including the Matarbari Deep Sea Port, MRT lines, and the third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport.

They also reaffirmed their commitment to expediting the implementation of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partner...