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Japanese firms operating in Bangladesh have advised their employees not to travel to the country after the terror attack in the capital, Dhaka.
Japanese electronics firm Toshiba has told employees to suspend business trips to Bangladesh until July 10th. The company has an office in Dhaka.
Obayashi Corporation and Shimizu Corporation are urging their Japanese workers in Bangladesh to stay in their homes. The 2 firms are building bridges for a highway connecting Dhaka and Chittagong.
The Fast Retailing group, which runs the Uniqlo clothing retail chain, has also told Japanese staff working for Bangladesh-based affiliates to stay in their homes.
A survey conducted by Japan's Foreign Ministry shows there were 243 Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh as of October last year. Labor costs in the country are relatively low.
Published Date:2016-07-04