Dhaka, Sept. 20 -- Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Hiroyasu Izumi has said Bangladesh will become a developed and prosperous country as the centre of the "greater Bengal economy" and the two countries will enjoy stronger ties of friendship.

"I have the dream," said Ambassador Izumi, who spent two years in Bangladesh, adding that it is time for Bangladesh to "bravely tackle with drastic structural reforms".

"It is very much possible to realise the dream of Sonar Bangla," said the Japanese envoy.

The Japanese envoy was addressing his farewell reception at his residence in the evening. Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Dr Gowher Rizvi also spoke at the programme.

"It's very much possible (to achieve goals) if only Bangl...