Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus in a bilateral summit during which six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) were signed. Key agreements include a policy-based development loan to support economic reforms and climate resilience, and the construction of a dual-gauge double railway line between Joydebpur and Ishwardi (Phase 1). Tokyo will provide $1.063 billion in aid, including $418 million in development policy loans and $641 million for railway upgrades. Additionally, Japan will offer a $4.2 million grant for scholarships.