Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh visited the onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal and power plant of JERA, a major Japanese energy company, in Futtsu city, Chiba Prefecture, on 27 October 2026. The visit formed a key part of his official state trip to Japan.
The prime minister arrived at the facility at 2:30 pm local time, accompanied by a senior delegation of government officials.
Among the delegation were Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, State Minister for Foreign Affairs‑1 Humaiun Kobir, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, and Prime Minister’s Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, ICT and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad.
Additional participants included Invest Bangladesh Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant for Overseas Employment in the Asia‑Pacific Region Dr Md Shakirul Islam Khan, Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman and Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.
Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam, Economic Relations Division Secretary Shahriar Kader Siddiky and other senior officials were also present, underscoring the breadth of governmental engagement.
The delegation toured the LNG terminal and adjacent power plant, reviewing operational capabilities and discussing potential supply arrangements to support Bangladesh’s growing energy demand. Officials highlighted Japan’s expertise in LNG technology and the strategic importance of diversifying Bangladesh’s energy sources.
The visit follows a series of recent Bangladesh‑Japan engagements, including a bilateral summit in Tokyo, and signals a deepening of energy and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Why it matters
The visit demonstrates Bangladesh’s pursuit of reliable energy supplies and strengthens strategic ties with Japan, a key partner in the country’s energy diversification agenda.