BIDA shortfall _AKAGI San_ Final

Answers to the BIDA Query for Work Permit Extension (i) The reasons for extension of the work permit with the supporting documents. In Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has 6 (Six) layers/grades of Management system worldwide. If any person completes the 4 th Grade, then that specific skillful person can be selected as a Country Head or Managerial position In Bangladesh there is no local personnel till now who is in the 5 th Grade and take responsibility on behalf of Mr. YUICHI AKAGI. So, at this moment the company is unable to promote local personnel as the Country Manager. Please see in the Annexure 1 where the Technical skills and other skills required to pass the 4 th Grade are shown. Any employee (local/foreign) who successfully pass the 4 th Grade, only can be promoted as a Country Head as per company policy. (ii) A replacement plan of the foreign worker with a local worker along with supporting documents. Around the world Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has more then 10 (Ten) Branch and Subsidiary offices which are as follows: All of the branches and subsidiary has appointed Country Head from Local employees after a certain time of establishment and all branches established more than 20 years ago except in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has been established on 2016 which is only 6 years ago. So, as per company policy and our belief, a reasonable time is required to provide accurate training to employee to complete the Grade 4 and take responsibility on behalf of Japanese Top Management. Name of the Country Establishment Year Country Head/Manager Myanmar 1996~ till Now Local Taipei 2000~ till Now Local China 1999~till Now Local Thailand 2000~till Now Local Malaysia 1990~till Now Local Brunei 1989~ till Now Local Vietnam 1995~ till Now Local Singapore 1975~ till Now Local Bangladesh 2016~till Now Foreigner (iii) Submit a plan with supporting documentation on how the foreign worker trains and develops local worker as his successor Training for Bangladeshi local staff at HQ Japan : Since 2018, after two years of establishment, as a part of preparation for the expansion of the Bangladesh branch office, Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. has been conducting technical training at HQ Japan as an intra-company transfer for engineers with excellent results, aiming to acquire and improve technical knowledge of employees in Bangladesh. Already Two staffs from Bangladesh Branch have completed training at HQ Japan so far, and two staffs are currently undergoing training. (Total of 4 staffs). After completing the training program successfully in Japan Head Office, the trainees will be appointed as Deputy Manager and it seems to be that they will be capable to supervise the projects. Japanese language training contents: The training at HQ Japan aims to acquire JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) N3 or higher and is based on learning to extent that smooth communication with Japanese community shall be possible in project sites. It is also mentionable that Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. additionally provide Japanese language education to multiple staff (with more than 2 years of experience) at the Bangladesh branch. Technical training content : Regarding technical training, although it depends on the skill level of the staffs, OJT (On the Job Training) at the construction sites is also conducted if the above JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) level is a certain level. (iv) Submit a duly approved training manual having the evaluation method of the training for local workers. In Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc. as it is confined into Electrical Work, Civil Engineering & Painting Work in project so maximum trainings are provided through OJT (On the Job Training) method. And for the evaluation of employees of this company, they follow some appraisal systems where it is divided by 2 postures (Posture A and Posture B) and immediate upper layer of supervisors and Country Head evaluate the employees’ working capability and if any training is required further then Country Head takes initiative. Please see in the Annexure 2 . (v) The experience and qualification of the position for which a foreign worker is appointed. Mr. YUICHI AKAGI has been completed his Master of Science (Civil) under Construction Engineering from Hokkaido Institute of Construction College. He joined in the year of 1992 with Sanyo Engineering & Construction Inc in Japan. After that he joined in Bangladesh in 2016 with his 24 years of practical working experience in different projects. (vi) The process and formalities with supporting documents observed in appointing the expatriate. At first, Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC published an advertisement in a highly circulated newspaper asking application for the position of Country Manager. But it is a matter of sorrow that the management of the organization could not appoint a person among the local applicants who holds the minimum required qualification for the position. At last, the management decided to appoint Mr. YUICHI AKAGI to play the responsibilities of the Country Manager of Dhaka Branch. All documents were duly submitted to BIDA during obtaining the Work Permit of Mr. YUICHI AKAGI. (vii) The duly approved Service Regulation where provisions of appointing foreign workers are described clearly . In Bangladesh, Sanyo Engineering & Construction INC. has introduced a Service rule for their local employees. But there is not any special clause relating to the appointment of foreigners or foreign employees. Please see in the Annexure 3. (viii) Submit bank account statement for the last 03 (three) months Mr. YUICHI AKAGI has opened his Bank account in Prime Bank Limited, but he was not informed well regarding the BIDA requirement that expatriate should have to receive his/her salary from bank. We have attached the Bank Statement from 1 st February 2022 to 07 August 2022 total 7 (Seven) months for your kind perusal. Mr. YUICHI AKAGI has already started to receive his salary through his bank account. It is mentionable that Mr. YUICHI AKAGI is paying his tax amount to the Govt. since his appointment as a Country Manager in Dhaka branch office. Please see in the Annexure 4.