A delegation from Japan’s National Business Support Combined Cooperatives (NBCC), led by Chairman Mikio Kesagayama, met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday to review the progress of a plan to recruit 100,000 skilled Bangladeshi workers for Japan over the next five years.
The NBCC, a federation of over 65 Japanese companies, signed a Memorandum of Intent (MoI) with Bangladesh earlier to establish a framework for employment under programs like TITP and SSW.
The delegation confirmed that the initial phase aims to recruit 2,000 skilled workers next year, increasing to 6,000 in 2027 and 18,000 in 2028. Top demand sectors currently include construction, service, aviation, garments, and agriculture. NBCC expressed strong satisfaction with the progress at the two new training centers established in Khulna and Kapasia, Gazipur, but suggested that improving the language skills of the trainers would further enhance the program.
Professor Yunus highlighted that language proficiency is the biggest challenge and proposed solutions like introducing virtual classes conducted by Japanese instructors and considering bringing Japanese trainers to Bangladesh.
He specifically noted the potential of Bangladeshi women in the caregiving sector an area Japan will need over 400,000 skilled nurses for in the coming years.
Expatriates' Welfare Adviser Professor Dr. Asif Nazrul confirmed the government is actively monitoring the recruitment process and has set up a dedicated cell to manage related issues.
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