The government expects to secure $1 billion in support from Japan, with $500 million earmarked for direct budgetary assistance, according to Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam. He confirmed that the Chief Adviser is set to visit Japan, where he will meet with around 300 Japanese investors. Discussions will focus on boosting Japanese investments in Bangladesh’s economic zones. Shafiqul also mentioned that the proposed Maheshkhali-Matarbari development plan would require around $140 billion in investments, featuring six port terminals capable of handling the world's largest ships and contributing to the development of Cox’s Bazar.