Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday, wrapping up his five-day visit to China, during which the two sides formalised a deal to develop an economic zone near Mongla port, replacing a previously proposed Indianbacked venture. The land for the zone at Mongla — Bangladesh’s second-largest seaport after Chittagong — was initially earmarked for India, but was delisted by the Muhammad Yunus interim govt in 2025 as ties deteriorated following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster as PM in 2024.

Xi Jinping is expected to meet the prime minister during his ongoing state visit to China

The Great Hall of the People is decked out with national flags to welcome the Bangladeshi leader with a red-carpet reception

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged China to reduce the trade gap and diversify exports during his Beijing visit. He sought support for major projects and industrial…

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded his Beijing visit by meeting President Xi Jinping, who pledged China's support for Dhaka's new administration and high-quality…