, April 1 -- Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has said his country looks forward to further promoting high-level exchanges, including at the head of state and ministerial levels, noting that the new chapter has just begun.

"Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged a break from the past. Even now the Jatiya Sangsad is conferring to find a solution through earnest dialogue. The new chapter has just begun," he said, reiterating the commitment to providing their unwavering support.

Celebrating the birthday of the Emperor, the Ambassador said as Bangladesh is growing toward an upper middle-income nation, they remain firmly committed to extending their steadfast assistance, as a faithful development partner since its independ...