Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A prominent Japanese businessman and politician, Miki Watanabe, has announced plans to establish a driving school in Bangladesh to help train and recruit thousands of skilled drivers for employment in Japan.

The initiative marks another step in the deepening cooperation between the two countries in manpower development and migration.

Mr Watanabe, the founder of Japan's Watami Group, unveiled the plan during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday evening, said a spokesman of the CA Office on Sunday.

The Chief Adviser welcomed the proposal and instructed officials to identify suitable land, preferably on the outskirts of Dhaka, for the training facility.

Mr Wat...