Staff Reporter: Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka Iwama Kiminori thursday inaugurated a platform named Asian Skill Development Company Ltd (ASDCL) here to support Bangladeshi students aspiring to work in Japan through providing education in the Japanese language, culture, and manners. 

Japanese companies have shown interest in recruiting skilled professionals, technical experts, and construction workers from Bangladesh, Japanese envoy said at the inaugural ceremony at the Asian Skill Development Company's office in the capital, said a press release. 

Ambassador Kiminori expressed hope that the ASDCL initiative will greatly benefit Bangladeshi job seekers. 

BIDA Director General Md. Ariful Hoque, Mamiya-OP Co. Ltd President and CEO Masao Sekiguchi, Honorary Member and Advisor of JBCCI Dr. AKM Moazzem Hussain, and Haison Investor Management and Advisory Services CEO M. Jalalul Hai were also present. 

The new platform aims to create a comprehensive support system for Bangladeshi students seeking to work in Japan. 

At the company, the Mamiya OP Group will provide support through various steps, including language and cultural education, and assistance with skill registration. 

The ASDCL will also offer accurate information about Japanese companies, help reduce the financial burden of moving to Japan, and provide ongoing support to Bangladeshi students upon their arrival, said the release. 

The initiative is part of the "Specified Skilled Worker Program" established in 2019, which seeks to foster regional cooperation between local authorities and companies in Japan, creating a supportive environment for Bangladeshi workers, it added. 

The ASDCL's future plans include introducing a Japanese language teaching system in Bengali to expand access to Japanese language education for more Bangladeshi students. 

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