The government should contribute to the cost of protecting aid workers involved in Tokyo-backed development projects in light of the deadly terrorist attack in Bangladesh last month that left seven Japanese dead, the Foreign Ministry says.

The measure, presented Tuesday, was among proposals included in a final report compiled by a ministry panel set up to mull ways to increase efforts to ensure the safety of Japanese aid workers and lessen the burden on small and midsize companies involved in such projects.

The panel included senior officials of the ministry, the Japan International Cooperation Agency and nongovernmental organizations.