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Bangladesh’s young and skilled IT professionals are well positioned to help address Japan’s growing shortage of technology workers, speakers said at a technology seminar in Tokyo, highlighting the success of the Bangladesh-Japan Engineer Training (B-JET) programme and the Miyazaki-Bangladesh Model Framework.
More than 2,000 Bangladeshi IT professionals are already working in Japanese companies under the two initiatives, laying a strong foundation for deeper cooperation in digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and software development.
The seminar was jointly organised by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo, Brain Station 23 and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). It brought together leading Japanese system integrators, technology executives and industry stakeholders to explore future collaboration.
Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali, delivering the keynote address, said Bangladesh is emerging as a reliable technology partner for Japan as the country grapples with demographic challenges and an increasing shortage of skilled IT professionals.
He said Bangladesh has a large pool of talented young engineers capable of supporting Japan’s rapidly expanding digital economy and urged Japanese companies to strengthen partnerships with Bangladeshi technology professionals.
JETRO Global Strategy Senior Director Yuji Ando and Sumitomo Corporation Director Taro Kawachi discussed opportunities to expand bilateral business ties and technology cooperation between the two countries.
Tatsuya Ishinaka, Managing Director of One Terrace Incorporated, presented an overview of Japan’s technology market, workforce demand and future business prospects, emphasizing the growing need for skilled international talent.
During the technical session, Brain Station 23 Japan representatives Yasufumi Kajiura and M. J. Ferdous showcased practical case studies demonstrating how artificial intelligence is accelerating software development, improving project quality and reducing operational costs across technology projects.
The seminar concluded with remarks from Brain Station 23 representatives Kesho Cho and M. J. Ferdous, followed by a networking session where participants met representatives of Japanese technology companies to explore talent exchange, joint ventures and future business opportunities.
Speakers said the growing presence of Bangladeshi IT professionals in Japan reflects the country’s expanding reputation as a source of high-quality digital talent and could further strengthen economic and technological ties between the two nations.
