Dhaka, 29 Oct 2026 – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh visited Toyota Motor Corporation’s Motomachi plant in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday as part of a four‑day official trip.
Accompanied by his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, the prime minister toured the factory floor, observing vehicle assembly operations, according to Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin.
Senior Toyota officials present included Masahiko Moeda, chief executive officer for South Asia at Toyota Motor Corporation, Shigeru Harada, CEO of the Mobility Division at Toyota Tsusho Corporation, and Shinichiro Otsuka, the company’s chief operating officer.
The Bangladeshi delegation also featured Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit, Prime Minister’s Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant for Overseas Employment in the Asia‑Pacific Region Dr Md Shakirul Islam Khan, Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon and Research Officer Md Abdus Satter Patuary.
The visit underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen industrial cooperation between Bangladesh and Japan, building on recent bilateral agreements in trade, investment and technology.
Toyota officials highlighted the company’s commitment to expanding its South Asian market presence, while the prime minister’s team signaled interest in exploring opportunities for technology transfer and skill development for Bangladeshi workers.
The tour concluded with a joint press briefing in which both sides affirmed the importance of the partnership for advancing Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector.
Why it matters
The visit demonstrates Bangladesh’s commitment to deepen industrial cooperation with Japan, reinforcing bilateral ties.