Any gains from the visits belong to the people of Bangladesh, the prime minister says
June 27, 2026
Senior Correspondent
bdnews24.com
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said his recent visits to Malaysia and China were guided by a “Bangladesh First” policy, aimed at protecting national interests and speaking for the people.
He told parliament on Saturday this was the principle behind his engagements abroad after the House unanimously passed a motion thanking him for the two-nation trip.
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