Dhaka, March 16 -- The government of Japan has extended a grant of US$397,335 (around Tk 48.2 million) to two Bangladeshi organisations to support improved health services and primary education initiatives.

Under the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGHSP), the Garo Baptist Convention Christian Health Project has been awarded US$83,827 for the "Expansion of Medical Facilities and Provision of Equipment in Joyramkura Village, Mymensingh District".

The Asian University for Women has received US$313,508 for the "Construction of the Elementary Education Programme Building at the Asian University for Women in Chattogram".

Japan's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Saida Shinichi, signed the grant contracts with the respectiv...