About the Association
The Japan Bengal Association was founded to contribute to mutual development across trade, investment, talent and culture, on the foundation of an equal partnership between Japan and the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
President at MK Business Clinic, Former member of the House of Representatives
A message on our founding ― Connecting the limitless potential of Bangladesh with the technology and trust Japan has built
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh has grown remarkably in recent years, with a young and energetic workforce and the geographic potential to serve as a hub of Asia. Japan, for its part, has cultivated advanced technology, deep industrial know-how, and — more than either — a social trust recognised the world over.
Our association exists so that the two countries can form an equal partnership and find real synergy across trade, education, culture and human exchange. Our aim goes beyond business matchmaking: our guiding principle is warm exchange in which both sides can see each other’s faces.
From developing young Bengali talent to educational and humanitarian work on the ground, we pursue coexistence and development across borders in earnest, and are building a platform you can trust.
Association profile
NAME
Japan Bengal Association (一般社団法人 日本・ベンガル協会)
ESTABLISHED
1 June 2026
REPRESENTATIVE
Masaaki Kakinuma, Chairperson
OBJECTIVE
To promote economic, cultural and human exchange between Japan and the People's Republic of Bangladesh, and to contribute to mutual understanding and development.