The premier kicks off his two-day state visit by meeting Bangladeshi expats in Malaysia
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman urged expatriates in Malaysia to focus on national responsibilities rather than personal demands. He outlined development initiatives including Family Card and Farmer Card programs plus canal re-excavation projects.
June 22, 2026
Special Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on expatriate Bangladeshis to think about what they can do for the country rather than focusing on their own demands.
Speaking at a meeting with members of the Bangladeshi diaspora at the Shangri-La Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, he said: “I would like to say to expatriates, let us move beyond thinking about what our demands are.”
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