Book unwrapping ceremony of "Bangladesh-Japan Diplomatic Relations (1972-2022): A New Paradigm of Strategic Partnership" was held Tuesday(September 2০).
The book unwrapping ceremony of the book titled, "Bangladesh-Japan Diplomatic Relations (1972-2022): A New Paradigm of Strategic Partnership", by Dr Md Jahangir Alam, associate professor of the first ever area studies department at the University of Dhaka 'Department of Japanese Studies' took place at the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka, read a press release.
State Minister for Cultural Affairs KM Khaled was present as chief guest while Ambassador Ito Naoki delivered the welcome address. Professor Dr ASM Maksud Kamal, pro-vice chancellor (Academic) of DU joined the ceremony as special guest. Professor Dr Delwar Hossain, professor of International Relations at DU spoke as the discussant of the book. The ceremony was presided over by Dr Abdullah-Al-Mamun, chairman of the Department of Japanese Studies at DU. Shiblee Noman, assistant professor of the department conducted the ceremony.
In his welcome speech of H. E. Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bangladesh has mentioned this book as a historic mark in the academia considering the 50 year mark of Bangladesh-Japan diplomatic relations. He also has predicted it to be highly influential for the future academics. The discussant, Professor Dr. Delwar Hossain has state that this book covers contemporary issues particularly from the perspective of political science, international relations, etc. It has a
comprehensive focus which is the strongest part of this book.
In his speech of Chief Guest, State Minister for Cultural Affairs, H.E. Mr. K M Khaled, MP has stated that the book has stressed upon the present relation and the future direction of the relations between these two friendly nation. Bangladesh can learn from the miraculous development of Japan how this country developed from the ashes after the World War II.
In his speech of Special Guest, Professor Dr. A S M Maksud Kamal has opined that since Japan is the number one bilateral development partner of Bangladesh which is helping Bangladesh implement some most significant megaprojects including the Matarbari deep sea port, MRT line in Dhaka, and third terminal of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
The main objective of the book is to explore and examine the Japan-Bangladesh comprehensive relations to understand Japan's miraculous development models and apply them in Bangladesh's development policy initiatives and planning to achieve the SDGs by 2030 and 'Vision 2041'.
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