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Bangladesh's premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip
The six-day trip will focus on investment, labour migration and 15-17 bilateral instruments as Dhaka seeks Chinese financing for major projects, officials said.
- On Sunday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman departs Dhaka for Malaysia, followed by a three-day official visit to China starting Tuesday, June 23, marking his first overseas trip since taking office in February.
- Rahman's administration adopted a 'Bangladesh First' foreign policy doctrine following his February election, aiming to secure infrastructure financing and overseas employment while strengthening ties with key Asian partners.
- Officials expect the China leg to yield 15–17 bilateral instruments, with discussions focusing on the long-delayed Teesta River project and potential purchases of Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets for the military.
- Washington has countered with an alternative military package including F/A-18 Super Hornets and MQ-9 Reaper drones, as Ambassador Brent Christensen warned against strategic over-reliance on Beijing.
- Balancing these competing external interests remains a "precise high-wire act" for Dhaka, as the government seeks to avoid economic or security crises with India and the United States.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right7Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Right
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