Labour exports and a future free trade deal dominate bilateral discussions
June 22, 2026
Sumon Mahmud
bdnews24.com
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has received a warm welcome in Malaysia during his first foreign visit since taking office, but the key question remains: what did Bangladesh gain from the trip?
Tarique and his wife Zubaida Rahman were accorded a red-carpet reception at the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office Perdana Putra in Putrajaya on Monday morning.
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The visit comes four months after he assumed office and before a scheduled trip to China
High-level talks will follow the initial leaders’ meeting in Malaysia’s admin capital
Following the two-day trip to Malaysia, the prime minister and his entourage will depart for China
He has urged his Malaysian counterpart to open up the labour market while ensuring Bangladeshi workers are not exploited
The talks follow a private meeting between premiers Tarique Rahman and Anwar Ibrahim
Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman begins first foreign visit to Malaysia and China to boost investment, jobs and strategic ties with…
