Tarique Rahman

Sheikh Hasina plans to return to Bangladesh later this year, saying she does not fear death.

Bangladesh and China elevate bilateral ties during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China.

Bangladesh's new Prime Minister formalized a deal with China to develop an economic zone at Mongla port, replacing India's previously planned project, expanding Beijing's strategic footprint across the Indian Ocean region amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh ties.

China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing to deepen relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing on Friday.

Bangladesh finds India's explanation for stopping its adviser at Delhi airport unsatisfactory.

India resumes tourist visas for Bangladeshis from June 28, normalizing ties.

Pakistan capitalizes on its successful mediation of a U.S.-Iran framework peace deal to bolster global influence, though its leverage remains limited by economic constraints and potential rivalry from India in reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian from June 23 to 24.

Bangladesh is on high alert ahead of the Awami League's founding anniversary due to potential unrest.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chose Malaysia and China for his first foreign visit, bypassing India, to boost investments and employment opportunities while signaling his government's balanced approach between the two powers under its "Bangladesh First" policy.

Bangladesh PM's adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped at Delhi airport due to a blacklist entry.

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy after PM aide Zahed Ur Rahman's detention at Delhi airport.

Bangladesh's PM aide was detained at Delhi's airport for over two hours, sparking deep disappointment in Dhaka.

Bangladesh's new prime minister will visit Malaysia and China, prioritizing diplomatic balance over a debut trip to India.

Dinesh Trivedi reaches Bangladesh to take charge as India's High Commissioner, calling for cooperation and dialogue.

India-Bangladesh relations remain unchanged despite initial outreach efforts by India's government.

Bangladesh's fugitive ex-PM Sheikh Hasina vows to return to Dhaka this year despite a death sentence.

China and Bangladesh deepen medical cooperation through expanded healthcare and education partnerships.

China assured Bangladesh that their bilateral cooperation on the Teesta River development project and other initiatives does not target third parties, as Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping hosted Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman during his June 2026 official visit.

Bangladesh's commerce minister seeks to expand economic ties with China during a visit to Beijing.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang seeks to expand cooperation with Bangladesh to benefit both nations.

India gives Dinesh Trivedi, its envoy to Bangladesh, cabinet minister status to boost relations.

Bangladesh and China agreed to strengthen cooperation on Teesta river management and water resource development.

Dozens of Awami League activists were arrested in Bangladesh for defying a security ban to mark the party's founding anniversary.

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit China from June 24 to 26 at Chinese Premier Li Qiang's invitation.

Bangladesh issues a nationwide security alert ahead of the Awami League's founding anniversary.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visits China June 23 seeking $4.34 billion for infrastructure projects and finalizing a $2.2 billion fighter jet acquisition, signaling Bangladesh's strategic pivot toward Beijing amid regional tensions.

Bangladesh Prime Minister's foreign visits will not impact India-Bangladesh ties, according to official sources.

Bangladesh PM's adviser Zahed ur Rahman exits India after a 2-hour wait for verification.

Bangladesh PM's adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was stopped at Delhi airport due to a security blacklist.

Bangladesh navigates shifting geopolitical pressures as major powers including China, India, and the United States recalibrate regional influence, requiring Dhaka to balance economic partnerships and strategic alignments while maintaining diplomatic independence amid rising anti-India sentiment.

Turkey's foreign minister announced three new frameworks to elevate bilateral relations with Bangladesh, including annual '2+2 dialogues' and a consultative committee.

Modi's party wins border state elections, potentially reshaping ties with Bangladesh and Nepal.

Bangladesh and China elevate ties during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman secured China's commitment to develop the Teesta River project during Beijing talks in June, aiming to control flooding, reclaim land, and improve irrigation for northern agricultural regions facing water scarcity from Indian upstream damming.

China and Bangladesh will build a community with a shared future to advance bilateral relations.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Rahman urged Chinese President Xi to narrow their trade gap and diversify exports during a Beijing visit, seeking China's support for major infrastructure projects while balancing diplomatic ties with India.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visits China to strengthen economic ties.

Bangladesh and China agreed to deepen cooperation on the Teesta River management during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to Beijing.

India's new High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi assumes office and resumes travel visas for Bangladesh nationals.

Bangladesh plans to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets during its Prime Minister's visit to China.

Malaysia's Prime Minister pledged stronger protections for approximately 800,000 Bangladeshi migrant workers facing exploitation and unpaid wages during talks with Bangladesh's new Prime Minister, addressing widespread labour abuses in Southeast Asia's largest foreign workforce.

Bangladesh's newly appointed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman embarks on his inaugural foreign tour visiting Malaysia and China, prioritizing economic partnerships and infrastructure projects including potential Chinese support for the delayed Teesta river restoration initiative.

Bangladesh works to establish dialogue with Myanmar for Rohingya repatriation.

Bangladesh summons Indian diplomat after an official was interrogated for hours at a Delhi airport.

Bangladesh PM's adviser Zahed Ur Rahman was held at Delhi airport for verification due to his past criticism of India.

Why Bangladesh’s new PM is visiting Malaysia and China before India

The Asian Development Bank warns Asia faces its worst-case energy crisis scenario, with 15 countries requesting $4 billion in emergency loans following Middle Eastern supply disruptions, severely impacting oil-dependent economies and forcing the ADB to downgrade regional growth forecasts to 4.7 percent.

Tarique Rahman to visit China on June 23-26