Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Beijing this afternoon for home, wrapping up his official visit to China. A China Southern Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, and other members of his entourage departed Beijing Daxing International Airport at 5:15pm local time, as stated by PM’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman.
Meetings with Chinese Leaders
Earlier in the morning, the premier held a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People. Prior to that, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (NPC) of China, called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the same venue.
Tributes and Museum Visit
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began his day by paying tributes at the Monument to the People's Heroes at Tiananmen Square, placing a special red-green wreath. The national anthems of the two countries were played, and the bugle sounded the last post. After a period of solemn silence, the prime minister arrived at the Great Hall of the People around 9:30 am. He also visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC), touring its galleries and experiencing an immersive audio-visual show.
Two-Nation Visit
The Prime Minister began his maiden official foreign tour on June 21 with a visit to Malaysia. He then traveled to the Chinese city of Dalian to attend the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos 2026. After participating in various events there for two days, he arrived in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon.
