Tarique says he pushed ahead with Bangladesh-first policy; Xi says China will remain good friend, partner; 17 deals signed

28 June 2026, 00:00 AM

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Diplomatic Correspondent

Bangladesh and China have entered what both sides described as a “new era” in bilateral relations, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit laying the groundwork for a long-term strategic partnership.The visit marked an expansion of ties beyond traditional economic cooperation into regional diplomacy, connectivity, defence dialogue, and geopolitical coordination.