Shizuoka: Bangladesh has intensified efforts to expand the participation of its skilled workforce in Japan's labour market as the two countries held a human resource matching seminar in Shizuoka to strengthen bilateral cooperation in employment and skills development. The Bangladesh-Japan Human Resource Matching Seminar was held today at the Granship Convention Center in Shizuoka, jointly organised by the Bangladesh Embassy in Japan and the Japan International Trainee and Skilled Worker Cooperation Organization (JITCO).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, speaking at the inaugural session, Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali emphasized the mutual benefits of linking Japan's growing industrial demand for skilled workers with Bangladesh's demographic dividend. He highlighted that Bangladeshi youths are being equipped with modern technical training to meet the requirements of Japanese industries. The ambassador mentioned that over 250 training centres across Bangladesh are currently providing Japanese language training to a large number of young people. He also noted that Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) evaluation examinations are being conducted regularly in seven categories in Bangladesh, with more than 12,000 Bangladeshis having traveled to Japan under employment and other categories over the past six months.
JITCO President Shinji Ogawa, in his welcome remarks, praised Bangladeshi workers for their diligence, honesty, and ability to adapt quickly to Japanese culture. He noted that Bangladeshi technical interns and Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) are performing with distinction in various sectors across Japan. Ogawa also highlighted the significant increase in the pass rate of Bangladeshi candidates in Japanese language and skills examinations in recent years.
Counsellor (Labour Wing) at the Bangladesh Embassy Md Zainal Abedin delivered a presentation that underscored the measures taken by the Bangladesh government to supply skilled workers to Japan in line with the country's labour market demand. He also highlighted the growing interest among Japanese companies in recruiting Bangladeshi workers and the expanding scope for cooperation in human resource development and employment. Representatives of Japanese supervising organisations, recruiting companies, and members of the visiting Bangladeshi delegation attended the seminar and networking event.