Dhaka, Oct. 20 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, are set to hold bilateral talks in Tokyo on October 27 to strengthen their "strategic partnership", deepen economic ties and increase investment.

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam on Tuesday briefed reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on various aspects of the upcoming four-day visit.

"It is expected that bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Japan will be further strengthened. New doors will open in the relationship, and fresh private investment will come to Bangladesh from Japan," he said.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his spouse, Dr Zubaida Rahman, will pay an "official working" visit to Japan from October 26 to 29.

The Pr...