Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- There is huge scope for Japan to invest in state-owned telecom companies, including Teletalk and Telephone Shilpa Sangstha (TSS) Ltd.

State minister for post, telecoms and ICT Junaid Ahmed Palak said this on Thursday.

Following a courtesy meeting with Japanese Ambassador in Dhaka Iwama Kiminori, he told a joint press conference that there was an opportunity for Japan to invest in TSS and Teletalk.

He also sought more Japanese investment in the overall telecom and ICT sector of the country.

The Japanese envoy paid a courtesy call with Mr Palak at the latter's secretariat office.

He says Japan is involved in the formulation and implementation of the 'Smart Bangladesh Master Plan'.

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