Dhaka, May 31 -- Expressing his expectations for deeper bilateral cooperation with Japan, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad has expressed optimism that Japan will assume leadership in Asia and take the initiative in building a system to support young entrepreneurs.

In an exclusive interview with NHK during his stay in Tokyo, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Prof Yunus has expressed hope that Japan will show leadership in Asia and boost cooperation with his country, especially in supporting youth entrepreneurship.

He told NHK that he hopes to carry out as many reforms as possible before the national election. Prof Yunus said the government does not want to "go back to the same structure, same policies, same judiciary, etc., which were used as t...