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Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM Rahman’s debut tour Analysts view the decision to prioritise Kuala Lumpur and Beijing as practical rather than a direct snub of New Delhi.

Tarique Rahman's first stop isn't India or China. Why he chose Malaysia Tarique Rahman is reportedly set to embark on his first foreign visit since taking office in February. However, Rahman's first overseas destination will be neither of Bangladesh's key neighbours — India nor China. Instead, he is scheduled to visit Malaysia on June 21–22, before travelling to China from June 23 onward. Earlier in May, Bangladeshi news outlets hadreported that Tarique Rahman could visit China first. However, Dhaka appears to have moved carefully in choosing Kuala Lumpur as his first foreign destination, four months after coming to power in February. Bangladeshi government sources told Prothom Alo that the BNP administration had "exercised particular caution in selecting the destination" for Rahman's first overseas visit, "given the realities of regional geopolitics and the strategic competition between India and China". "For that reason, choosing a third country rather than either New Delhi or Beijing gained prominence in government deliberations," the report quoted sources as saying. The decision to visit Malaysia first appears to reflect a deliberate strategy to ease into international dipl…

Bangladesh PM’s foreign visit plans won’t cast a shadow on India-Bangladesh ties: Official sources Tarique Rahman is expected to leave for his first round of foreign tours next week that will take him to Malaysia and China

Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM's debut ... Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Threads Bluesky Copy Link Bangladesh ’s new leader is set to visit Malaysia and China later this month in a trip that Dhaka says reflects its independent foreign policy – with the decision to skip India seen less as a snub than a bid to strike a diplomatic balance. Tarique Rahman, who became Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister in February , plans to visit Malaysia on June 21–22 before a three-day official visit to China from June 23 on his first overseas trip since taking office. The Malaysia leg, scheduled ahead of any visit to India, is expected to focus on migrant worker welfare, labour migration, recruitment costs and legal employment channels. Malaysia hosts around 800,000 Bangladeshi workers , accounting for some 37 per cent of its foreign workforce in the manufacturing, construction, plantations and agriculture sectors. Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia queue for food aid outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in Kuala Lumpur in 2007. Photo: AFP In Beijing, Rahman is expected to further infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative while also seeking fre…

Bangladesh PM to visit Malaysia, China on first foreign tour <p>Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit Malaysia and China on his first trip abroad since <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1973874/tarique-rahman-sworn-in-as-bangladeshs-pm-after-landslide-election-victory">assuming office</a>, the foreign ministry said on Saturday, bypassing neighbouring India as his inaugural destination.</p> <p>Rahman will visit Malaysia on Sunday before travelling to China the following day, Dhaka’s state-run <em>BSS</em> news agency reported, citing foreign ministry officials.</p> <p>In Beijing, trade and infrastructure projects will be on the agenda, according to the officials.</p> <p>Those could include Chinese support for the long-delayed <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/1324881">Teesta project</a>, a plan to restore and manage a key Bangladesh river through dredging, embankment construction and irrigation.</p> <p>“The visits are being viewed as a major diplomatic initiative aimed at strengthening Bangladesh’s economic partnerships,” <em>BSS</em> reported, citing the foreign ministry.</p> <p>Malaysia has an estimated 800,000 Bangladeshi workers, more than a third of its …

Bangladesh PM to visit Malaysia, China on first foreign tour Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Malaysia on Sunday (June 21) before travelling to China the following day, Dhaka's state-run BSS news agency reported, citing Foreign Ministry officials.

Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM’s debut tour Bangladesh’s new leader is set to visit Malaysia and China later this month in a trip that Dhaka says reflects its independent foreign policy – with the decision to skip India seen less as a snub than a bid to strike a diplomatic balance. Tarique Rahman, who became Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister in February, plans to visit Malaysia on June 21–22 before a three-day official visit to China from June 23 on his first overseas trip since taking office. The Malaysia leg, scheduled ahead of any visit...

Why Bangladesh's new PM is visiting Malaysia and China before India Business Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp Bangladesh ’s new leader is set to visit Malaysia and China later this month in a trip that Dhaka says reflects its independent foreign policy – with the decision to skip India seen less as a snub than a bid to strike a diplomatic balance. Tarique Rahman, who became Bangladesh’s 11th prime minister in February , plans to visit Malaysia on June 21–22 before a three-day official visit to China from June 23 on his first overseas trip since taking office. The Malaysia leg, scheduled ahead of any visit to India, is expected to focus on migrant worker welfare, labour migration, recruitment costs and legal employment channels. Malaysia hosts around 800,000 Bangladeshi workers , accounting for some 37 per cent of its foreign workforce in the manufacturing, construction, plantations and agriculture sectors. Bangladeshi migrant workers in Malaysia queue for food aid outside the Bangladeshi High Commission in Kuala Lumpur in 2007. Photo: AFP In Beijing, Rahman is expected to further infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative while also seeking fresh investment in technol…