The Japan-Bangladesh Society (JBS) is an organisation of leading Japanese who are closely associated with Bangladesh. Formed in 2014, this relatively new organisation is already making significant contribution in cementing further the friendly ties between Japan and Bangladesh and is also serving as a window to allow Japanese people to know about the country better. Former Japanese ambassadors who served in Bangladesh, leading Japanese academics involved in research about various aspects of Bangladesh, leading business houses in Japan and business community leaders with commercial interest in the country, as well as NGO representatives, media related people and students who are studying Bangla or subjects related to Bangladesh are members of this group. The society is already enjoying high reputation in Japanese community.

Bangladesh Embassy in Tokyo on Sunday observed the Shaheed Dibash and the International Mother Language day with due respect.

Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan Shahabuddin Ahmed on Tuesday officially inaugurated ‘Bangabandhu Corner at Bangladesh Embassy in Toyoko. As part of the celebration of  ‘Mujib Year’ as well as to highlight the life and works of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, an area of the Embassy has been dedicated and decorated with books, photos etc. of Bangabandhu to establish "Bangabandhu Corner".