Bangladesh, Oct. 28 -- The implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan is expected to increase Japanese investment in Bangladesh, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir said on Tuesday.

Describing Japan as one of Bangladesh's key partners in bilateral cooperation, the minister expressed hope that the prime minister's visit to Japan would open a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after inaugurating an internal sports competition organised by the Electronic Media Journalists Association in Sylhet.

The minister also outlined several development plans aimed at making Sylhet a more liveable and modern city.

He announced plans...