2026.10.28
On October 26, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of Bangladesh in Tokyo, to provide grant aid for the Project for Enhancement of Ability in Maritime Safety and Security. The signatures were exchanged between Secretary Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky of Economic Relations Division, Ministry of Finance of Bangladesh and JICA President Tanaka Akihiko.
Signing ceremony
The Project will contribute to strengthening Bangladesh’s maritime safety capabilities through the provision of patrol boat to the Bangladesh Coast Guard. By enhancing the Coast Guard’s ability to combat maritime crimes and respond swiftly to maritime incidents and natural disasters, the project will improve maritime safety and security in the country. Furthermore, it is expected to contribute to the safety of sea lanes and the maintenance of a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific region, thereby supporting the realization of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and promoting regional peace, stability, and economic security.
The project outline is explained below.
- Country
(Target Areas)
People’s Republic of Bangladesh
- Project Objective
The objective of the Project is to strengthen the capacity of Bangladesh Coast Guard for the execution of maritime security operations through the provision of a patrol boat, thereby contributing to overcoming the social vulnerability of the country.
- Specific Project Details
(a) Procurement and installation of one (1) patrol boat
(b) Consulting services
- Maximum
Grant Amount
2,120 million Japanese Yen
- Implementation Period (planned)
31 Months（including detailed design work and procurement）
- Executing Agency
Bangladesh Coast Guard
- Contribution to SDGs
Goal 13（Climate action）
Goal 14（Life below water）
Goal 16（Peace, justice and strong institutions）
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