Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called on Japan to enhance its cooperation with Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of investment, fisheries, support for the Rohingya crisis, and youth development. During a meeting with JICA Vice President Miyazaki Katsura, he identified Matarbari as a strategically significant region and expressed interest in developing a blue economy. Dr. Yunus also raised issues related to employment opportunities for youth, Japanese language education, and support for women's participation in sports. JICA is currently considering a proposal to increase its development aid from 300 to 450 billion yen.