Kazuiki Kataoka

Kazuiki Kataoka is the President of the Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) for the 2026-2028 term, elected on September 13 and 23, 2026. He also serves as the Country Representative of the JETRO Dhaka office (Japan External Trade Organization), the Japanese government's trade promotion agency in Bangladesh.

Kataoka previously served as Joint Secretary General of the outgoing JBCCI board (2024-2026), bringing continuity and institutional knowledge to the presidency. His election comes at a moment of growing Japan-Bangladesh economic engagement, with Japanese investment expanding across multiple sectors including RMG, infrastructure, energy, and logistics.

🌏 Role at JETRO Dhaka

As Country Representative of JETRO Dhaka, Kataoka plays a key role in facilitating Japanese investment into Bangladesh and supporting Bangladeshi exporters seeking access to the Japanese market. JETRO is the Japanese government's trade promotion agency, and its Dhaka office is a critical bridge between Japanese companies and Bangladesh's investment landscape.

🏛 JBCCI Leadership Vision

Under Kataoka's presidency, JBCCI is expected to focus on:

• 📝 Deepening Japan-Bangladesh EPA discussions
• 📝 Attracting more Japanese SMEs to the Araihazar Japanese SEZ and other industrial zones
• 📝 Supporting Bangladeshi exporters seeking access to the Japanese market
• 📝 Addressing regulatory and operational challenges faced by Japanese companies in Bangladesh
• 📝 Promoting technology transfer from Japanese to Bangladeshi companies
• 📝 Enhancing logistics and supply chain cooperation

💼 Background

Bangladesh and Japan share a longstanding and trusted partnership, rooted in mutual respect, economic cooperation, and shared aspirations for growth since the Liberation War in 1971. Since its inception in 2004, JBCCI has consistently played a vital role in strengthening this relationship by fostering dialogue, facilitating trade and investment, and creating meaningful connections between businesses of both nations.

The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Japan and Bangladesh represents a historic milestone — Bangladesh's first comprehensive bilateral EPA. Kataoka's leadership at JBCCI positions him to play a key role in supporting the EPA's implementation and maximizing its benefits for both countries.