A new training centre will be established in Bangladesh to prepare disadvantaged young people for jobs in Japan, under an agreement signed by Rahimafrooz, a Japanese company and two local organisations.
The four partners signed a memorandum of understanding in Dhaka on Thursday to provide Japanese language instruction, vocational training and preparation for Japanese workplace culture, aiming to help young Bangladeshis access employment opportunities in Japan and at home.
Under the agreement, Japan’s Onodera User Run Co Ltd will lead language training, job preparation and instruction in Japanese workplace practices.
The Centre for Zakat Management (CZM) will identify eligible candidates from disadvantaged communities and facilitate access to training and scholarships where available. It will also link the initiative to its poverty reduction and social empowerment programmes.
The Institute of Islamic Social Finance (IISF) will provide training infrastructure and educational facilities, while Rahimafrooz will offer strategic support, coordinate the partners and help develop employment opportunities.
Onodera President and CEO Jun Kato, CZM CEO Mohammad Ayub Miah, IISF Vice-Chairman Arastoo Khan and Rahimafrooz Group Managing Director Niaz Rahim signed the agreement.
Kato said the initiative would help young Bangladeshis acquire practical qualifications and adapt to Japanese workplaces.
“We recognise the diligence, commitment, and potential of young people in Bangladesh,” he said.
Aya Yoshida, minister at the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka, said Japan was interested in recruiting skilled workers from Bangladesh and other countries.
She stressed that language proficiency, professional qualifications and familiarity with Japanese workplace practices were essential for successful employment.
Rahim said the partnership would combine the organisations’ expertise to connect Bangladeshi talent with international employment opportunities through practical skills and responsible work practices.
CZM’s Ayub Miah said quality training and credible employment opportunities could help disadvantaged young people overcome barriers to work and achieve greater economic independence.
The proposed centre aims to connect skills development with employment through Japanese workforce expertise, social development programmes, educational facilities and private-sector support.
The partners have not announced the centre’s location, opening date, training capacity or investment cost.
