Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Japan on Thursday assured continuation of ongoing Japan-funded big projects in Bangladesh, particularly Matarbari Deep Seaport, Matarbari Coal-Fired Power Plant, Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit (Metro Rail) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport third Terminal.

Japan also promised to continue its trade and development cooperation with Bangladesh and support the interim government of Prof Muhammad Yunus in its efforts to key transitions.

Newly-appointed Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi made the promise when he called on Chief Adviser Dr Yunus at the state guest house Jamuna.

"We are determined to continue our business with Bangladesh. Not only continue but expand," Ambassador Saida told the Chief Adviser....