The Japan International Cooperation Agency, in partnership with Bangladesh鈥檚 law and justice division and Judicial Administration Training Institute, successfully concluded a two-day basic mediation training programme under its Access to Justice Project.
The initiative, held at JATI on August 1-2, equipped 50 legal professionals with advanced mediation skills to enhance dispute resolution services nationwide, said a press release on Sunday.聽
The training, led by Japanese mediation expert Professor Irie Hideaki, combined theoretical knowledge with practical role-playing exercises.
Participants included judges, lawyers, and legal aid officers from pilot districts Narsingdi and Cumilla, bringing the total trained under the A2J Project to 240 since its April 2024 launch.
At the certificate ceremony, JICA Bangladesh chief representative Ichiguchi Tomohide emphasised that the event aligned with Bangladesh鈥檚 judicial reforms and SDG 16.3 鈥� ensuring equal justice for all, especially vulnerable groups.
Law secretary Sheikh Abu Taher also spoke.
The programme supports Bangladesh鈥檚 amended Legal Aid Services Act, which introduces 鈥楽pecial Mediators鈥� to reduce court backlogs.
The initiative marks another step in JICA鈥檚 long-term commitment to developing Bangladesh鈥檚 justice sector through capacity building and innovative solutions.
