Japanese Ambassador Naoki Ito yesterday paid a courtesy call on Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at her office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban here. During the meeting, they discussed various issues including bilateral matters, women empowerment, Japan-Bangladesh parliamentary alliance group and Mujib Year, according to an official release. Sheikh Hasina is working relentlessly to bring the women in the mainstream of the economy. On the occasion of the Mujib Year, Speaker  invited the Japanese Speaker and ministers to visit Bangladesh.