As part of the “Dhaka Traffic Safety Project,” in which Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. (OC Global, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO, President: Eiji Yonezawa) serves as the leading firm*, a Traffic Safety Poster and Slogan Contest was conducted in Dhaka City. On June 24, 2025, an award ceremony was held at the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
Posters were solicited from 4th and 5th grade elementary school students, resulting in the submission of over 160 entries. Slogans were collected online from university students in the city, with more than 40 submissions received. From among these entries, a total of 20 works were selected for awards, including the DMP Commissioner of Police Award and the JICA Chief Representative’s Award.
*Joint venture of OC Global and Katahira & Engineers International

Presentation of award certificates to winners

Commemorative photo with award recipients

This contest marked its third edition, following those held in 2023 and 2024. The award ceremony was attended by the Commissioner of Police of the DMP, the General Manager of the Transportation Division, the Chief Representative of JICA, and the Deputy Director of JETRO. The contest was also supported by Japanese companies, including NIPPON SIGNAL CO., LTD., Bangladesh Honda Private Limited, Restaurant Nagasaki, and HINOMARU Kotsu Co., Ltd., who provided commemorative items as supplementary prizes. The 20 award-winning works are planned to be used in the production of promotional materials for traffic safety awareness.

The Commissioner of Police expressed his appreciation for JICA’s technical cooperation over the past three years. He also emphasized the importance of addressing the severe traffic challenges in Dhaka City in collaboration with its citizens and expressed his intention to continue the contest in the future.

OC Global collaborates with stakeholders to advance initiatives for urban transportation improvement. Additionally, by supporting traffic safety education for children, the company contributes to the economic growth and the creation of safe communities in the respective country.