Japan’s Marubeni Corporation Eyes Investment Expansion in Bangladesh
Published : 14:08, 11 October 2026
Japan’s leading business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation has expressed interest in expanding its investments in Bangladesh and strengthening bilateral cooperation in information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, fertiliser and energy sectors.
A high-level delegation led by Marubeni Corporation President and CEO Masayuki Omoto paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Sunday, October 11.
During the meeting, discussions focused on new investment opportunities in Bangladesh and ways to expand cooperation between the two countries across several key sectors. The Marubeni delegation expressed interest in investing in promising areas of the Bangladeshi economy.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman highlighted the government’s commitment to ensuring an investment-friendly environment to create new employment opportunities and accelerate economic development.
The meeting highlighted the potential for strengthening Bangladesh-Japan economic relations, particularly through expanded cooperation in technology, energy and other strategic sectors.
