Wide-ranging discussions have included ASEAN ties, FTA talks, trade deals and Rohingya repatriation
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman and Malaysia's PM signed an MoU and agreed to fast-track an FTA covering semiconductors, digital economy, and AI. Bangladesh's ASEAN pivot creates tech investment opportunities in semiconductors and AI, reshaping regional supply chains.
June 22, 2026
Sumon Mahmud, Special Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Bangladesh and Malaysia say they are looking forward to “new heights” in their bilateral relationship following discussions in Kuala Lumpur.
The statement came on Monday at a joint press conference following one-to-one and delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the Perdana Putra.
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