Bangladesh, July 7 -- President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Dr Tanaka Akihiko, concluded a five-day official visit to Bangladesh, reaffirming the enduring Japan-Bangladesh Strategic Partnership and JICA's commitment to supporting the country's sustainable and inclusive development.

During his July 1-5 visit, Dr Tanaka attended the 10th memorial ceremony honouring the seven Japanese nationals killed in the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery terrorist attack, paying tribute to the victims and reaffirming the shared commitment of Japan and Bangladesh to peace, resilience and cooperation.

Dr Tanaka also held a high-level meeting with Chief Adviser Tarique Rahman, during which both sides reaffirmed the strength of bilateral...