What happened
Japanese Senior Deputy Foreign Minister Namazu Hiroyuki met Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs during a two-day visit to Dhaka.
Bangladesh highlighted Japan's contribution through the BIG-B Initiative and Official Security Assistance programme.
Why it matters
The discussion also covered Japanese investment, wider economic cooperation and employment opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi workers.
Both sides said the strategic partnership should continue to deepen following the latest Foreign Office Consultations.