In 2026, Bangladesh has significantly expanded its skills training programs to meet the growing demand of the Japanese labor market, targeting sectors like caregiving, construction, and manufacturing. Japan aims to accept approximately 100,000 Bangladeshi workers over the next five years through two primary pathways: the Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP) and the Specified Skilled Workers (SSW) program. 
BMET Technical Training Centres (TTCs) & IMTs
The Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) operates a nationwide network of Technical Training Centres (TTCs) and Institutes of Marine Technology (IMTs) specifically tailored for Japan. 
Language Training: At least 32 TTCs are authorized to conduct 6-month Japanese language and culture courses. For the January–June 2026 session, centres like 

• Bangladesh-Korea TTC (BKTTC)
   and 
  Bangladesh-German TTC (BGTTC)
   in Dhaka have already conducted entrance exams for N4 and N5 level Japanese language courses.
• Trade Skills: Training is provided in 14 priority sectors, including building cleaning, industrial machinery, automobile maintenance, agriculture, and food services.

Nursing and Caregiving Institutes 
With Japan's aging population, caregiving has become a top priority for Bangladeshi female workers and nursing students. 

• Specialized Seminars: Institutes like Rufaida College of Nursing collaborate with organizations like the Techture Institute of Global Skills (TIGS) to host Japanese career seminars focusing on SSW and TITP pathways.
• Direct Placement Programs: Some programs offer nursing students the opportunity to undergo 4 months of additional language and skill training at Japanese institutions (e.g., Kobe University) upon arrival, facilitating direct job placement.
• Certification: Training centers such as the 
  Japan Bangladesh Friendship Care Giver Institute
   focus on preparing healthcare professionals to meet global standards for the nursing care sector. 

Polytechnic Institutes
Polytechnic graduates are being groomed for high-skilled engineering roles in Japan's industrial sectors. 

• JICA Modernization: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is actively involved in modernizing equipment and curricula at target polytechnic institutes to improve the quality of technical education and employability.
• Japanese Management Practices: The Bangladesh-Japan Training Institute (BJTI) offers specialized courses on Japanese work cultures and management tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Manufacturing to prepare graduates for the Japanese corporate environment. 

Application & Coordination

• Japan Cell: A dedicated "Japan Cell" has been established to map labor demands, provide digital language tests, and coordinate directly with Japanese employers.
• Online Registration: Prospective workers must register via the BMET Online Portal to apply for Japanese training programs at various TTCs.