Bangladesh–Japan relations

Bangladesh–Japan relations (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ-জাপান সম্পর্ক, Japanese: バングラデシュと日本の関係) were established on 10 February 1972.

Japan plays a significantly greater role in the development of the economy and infrastructure of Bangladesh than most countries and organizations in the world, with intentions to boost contributions to its development within multiple sectors in the near future. There is a strong & multifaceted relationship between the two countries, reinforced by mutual trust and economic reliance.

Bangladesh and Japan have maintained a strong geopolitical bond throughout contemporary history. Japan recognized Bangladesh on February 10, 1972, and since then, the two nations have maintained a secure and comfortable diplomatic relationship.

In a BBC World Poll, 71% of Bangladesh had a favourable view of Japan, making Bangladesh one of the most pro-Japanese countries in the world.