The premier kicks off his two-day state visit by meeting Bangladeshi expats in Malaysia

Labour market issues top the agenda as the prime minister is set to visit Kuala Lumpur

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman begins first foreign visit to Malaysia and China to boost investment, jobs and strategic ties with Asian partners.

Following the two-day trip to Malaysia, the prime minister and his entourage will depart for China

The visit comes four months after he assumed office and before a scheduled trip to China

The premier kicks off his two-day state visit by meeting Bangladeshi expats in Malaysia

He has urged his Malaysian counterpart to open up the labour market while ensuring Bangladeshi workers are not exploited

Malaysia's Prime Minister pledges to enhance protections for Bangladeshi workers amidst ongoing labor abuse concerns during a joint press conference.

He says top Malaysian corporate leaders met Tarique during the Kuala Lumpur visit

Labour exports and a future free trade deal dominate bilateral discussions

Kuala Lumpur has recently tightened the intake of Bangladeshi workers due to concerns about abuse, debt bondage, and excessive recruitment fees.