The 3rd International Conference on Japan–Bangladesh Research and Practice (JBRP 2024) Held  in Japan 

Okinawa, Japan – December 1, 2024 

The 3rd International Conference on Japan–Bangladesh Research and Practice (JBRP 2024), organized by  the Network of Bangladeshi Researchers in Japan (NBRJ), successfully took place online on November  29–30, 2024. Coordinated from the University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa, Japan, this prestigious event  brought together approximately 75 researchers, academics, and professionals from Japan, Bangladesh,  India, Jordan, Malaysia, Sweden, the UK, and the USA. The conference provided a platform to exchange  ideas and showcase innovative practices addressing shared challenges and opportunities in various fields,  with a special focus on Bangladesh-Japan scientific collaboration and development. 

The JBRP 2024 organizing committee curated a comprehensive multidisciplinary program featuring 40  extended abstracts presented across nine sessions under four major tracks: 

1. Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences 

2. Agricultural Science 

3. Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Public Health 

4. Natural Science, Engineering, and ICT 

The full conference proceedings are available here: https://nbrj-jbrp.github.io/JBRP2024/. During the two-day conference, young researchers received valuable feedback from senior experts. The  Best Presentation Awards were presented to three young researchers from the University of Dhaka and two  senior researchers from Waseda University and Miyazaki International University. 

Keynote and Plenary Sessions 

• Keynote Address: Professor Yasukuki Sawada (The University of Tokyo, former Chief Economist at ADB), delivered an insightful keynote titled “The Bangladesh Miracle and Challenges,” highlighting the critical  need to build trust in interim governance to ensure a smooth democratic transition and sustain Bangladesh’s  development. 

• Plenary Session 1: Professor Mirza Hasanuzzaman (Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh)  spoke on “Sustainable Crop Production in Bangladesh: Navigating Climate Change and Embracing  Agriculture 4.0.” 

• Plenary Session 2: Associate Professor Md Moshiur Rahman (Hiroshima University) addressed “Enhancing  Adolescent Reproductive Health in Rural Bangladesh: Anemia Prevalence, Associated Factors, and the  Role of mHealth Interventions.” 

• Plenary Session 3: Professor Md Shoaib Bhuiyan (Suzuka University of Medical Science, Japan) presented  “How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Changing Healthcare and Related Fields.” 

• Mr. Muhammed Bashir, Counselor (Political) at the Embassy of Bangladesh in Tokyo, delivered  encouraging remarks during the awards and closing session.

Key Discussions and Recommendations 

Plenary sessions emphasized several critical points, including: 

• Gathering credible data from diverse sources. 

• Conducting rigorous research to inform evidence-based policymaking. 

• Enhancing researchers’ capacities in AI, machine learning, and data science. • Strengthening collaborations between NBRJ members and stakeholders such as JICA, government  departments, universities, and private sectors in Japan and Bangladesh. 

Acknowledgments and Future Conference 

The JBRP 2024 committee, led by Dr. Md. Amzad Hossain (University of the Ryukyus), worked tirelessly  over several months to ensure the event’s success. Committee members included Dr. Angkush Kumar  Ghosh (Kitami Institute of Technology), Dr. Shahida Parvin (Waseda University), Dr. Md. Shahajahan  Kutubi, Dr. Tofael Ahmed (University of Tsukuba), and Dr. Mohammad Abdul Malek (Miyazaki  International University). Media support was provided by Dr. Mashiur Rahman and his team at Biggani.org. 

On behalf of the NBRJ Board, Chair Dr. Khondaker Mizanur Rahman (Nanzan University) expressed  gratitude to all contributors, track committee advisers, and session chairs. He also announced the 4th JBRP  Conference to be held in Tokyo on August 9–10, 2025, as a hybrid event. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Malek  was nominated as the General Chair of the 4th International Conference on Japan–Bangladesh Research  and Practice (JBRP) 2025.  

For further inquiries: 

Mohammad Abdul Malek, PhD 

NBRJ Representative Director (General Secretary) 

Professor of Economics 

School of International Liberal Arts (SILA) 

Miyazaki International University, Japan 

Email: [email protected]