Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to begin his first foreign trip since taking office in February, with Malaysia and China on the agenda. State-run BSS news agency, citing Bangladesh Foreign Ministry officials, reports that Rahman will travel to Malaysia on Sunday, June 21, and then move to China the following day. Coverage from multiple outlets also places the Malaysia leg on June 21–22 and indicates a return to Dhaka around June 26, with about 20 delegates expected to accompany him, though the composition may change before the Beijing segment.
The stated focus of the trip includes strengthening trade links and securing infrastructure financing in China. Malaysia is expected to figure in discussions related to labour-market issues and educational cooperation, reflecting the large role Malaysia plays as a destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers. One outlet also notes that Rahman previously visited Malaysia in the 1990s and 2000s, and later made additional trips while holding roles in the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Overall, the sources describe a two-country tour aimed at economic and cooperation priorities, beginning in Malaysia and continuing in China.
