Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is currently visiting China. But from tea stalls to social media in Bangladesh, people are talking about Malaysia – specifically, about a 2-minute and 40-second video reviewing Rahman’s recent visit.
Released from the verified Facebook page of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the video features the popular Bengali song “Amar Bondhu Moha Jadu Jane” (My friend knows great magic) playing in the background. The clips emphasized the warm hospitality extended to the Bangladeshi prime minister and striking moments showcasing the chemistry between the two leaders, starting with the red carpet reception given to Rahman at the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya.
The video also highlighted Ibrahim’s statement regarding working together with Bangladesh to resolve the Rohingya crisis, a critical priority for Dhaka. Those comments were the only words spoken in the montage, aside from the music.
Shortly after being posted on Ibrahim’s official Facebook page on the morning of June 23, the video went viral. The same day, Bangladesh’s state news agency, BSS, published the video on its official social media platforms. The video also made headlines across the country’s mainstream media.
