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The government of Japan conferred the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" award to Bangladeshi businessman Matiur Rahman Monday.
Matiur, the first president of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI), received the award at the official residence of Ito Naoki, ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh, for his contribution to strengthening economic ties between Japan and Bangladesh.
He is the first Bangladeshi businessman to receive the decoration from the government of Japan.
"Rahman's achievements and contributions to Japan-Bangladesh relations are remarkable. I am particularly pleased that we are able to celebrate Mr Rahman's conferment in the year of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Bangladesh," said Ambassador Naoki.
Matiur Rahman is one of the founders of the JBCCI and greatly contributed to promoting the investment of Japanese companies in Bangladesh.
He also made significant efforts to improve the business environment for Japanese companies and built a strong economic partnership between the two countries.
On April 29, 2021, the government of Japan decided to confer the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette on Matiur.