Dhaka, Nov. 7 -- Salahuddin Kasem Khan, a prominent Bangladeshi industrialist and development thinker, has been conferred Japan's prestigious national decoration, the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette," in recognition of his significant contributions to strengthening economic ties, expanding trade and promoting bilateral cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan.

Khan, a former president of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), was formally informed of the honour on Thursday through a special congratulatory letter from Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi.

On the occasion, the ambassador also handed over a congratulatory message from Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, issued on...