Ambassador's Lecture Series No. 14

Bangladesh and I

H.E. Mr. Ashraf-ud-Doula
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
The Peoples' Republic of Bangladesh

The country of Bangladesh was created in 1971 upon its becoming independent from Pakistan. The "Golden Bengal", as the land was called, has long been vulnerable to natural disasters such as cyclones and floods and has one of the highest population densities of any country in the world, with the result that poverty has been its persistent problem. However, today the capital Dhaka is a hive of activity. Remarkable economic growth, aided by successful adoption of new attempts and efforts including "Microcredit," IT industry joining the conventional garment industry, etc., continues to exceed 5% annually, and has propelled Bangladesh onto the list of "Next 11" prominent emerging nations after the BRICs. With a wealth of experience both inside and outside Japan, Ambassador Ashraf-ud-Doula will speak about Bangladesh's many and varied 'faces', including its friendly relationship with Japan from the time of the nation's founding, her bountiful nature, and the Islamic culture.

Date:	Thursday, 27th November 2008 　6:30-8:00pm
Place:	Japan National Press Club (9th Floor, Large Conference Room) Nippon Press Center Building 2-2-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tel. (03) 3503-2721 Uchisaiwaicho Station (Exit A-7) on the Mita Line; JR Shimbashi Station; Kasumigaseki Station (Exit C-4) on the Chiyoda and Hibiya Lines; MAP
Admission:	¥1,000 ESUJ members (no charge for supporting members and student members) ¥2,000 for non-members     ¥500 for students
To attend:	Please apply to the ESUJ office Click HERE!