Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman picks Malaysia, China for first overseas trips, skips India (opens original article in a new tab)

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is visiting Malaysia and China for his first overseas trip, bypassing India, as part of efforts to enhance economic ties and diplomatic relations.

• Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman will visit Malaysia first, then China, skipping India on his first overseas trip.
• The visits aim to strengthen economic partnerships, with discussions on trade, infrastructure, and the Teesta river project.
• Malaysia hosts 800,000 Bangladeshi workers, while Bangladesh and India have strained relations since 2024.