Prime Minister Tarique Rahman returned home on June 26, 2026, wrapping up his six-day maiden official overseas visit to China and Malaysia. A China Southern Airlines flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman, and entourage members landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 07.45 pm. Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, and Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani received the premier at the airport. Senior BNP leaders were also present to welcome the party chief.
Key Meetings and Events
During his visit, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman 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 Rahman at the same venue. The premier arrived at the Great Hall of the People after paying tributes at Tiananmen Square, where he placed a special red-green wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes. The national anthems of both countries were played, and the bugle sounded the last post.
Prime Minister Rahman also visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which houses permanent and comprehensive exhibitions of the party's history. Accompanied by his wife and other members of his entourage, the premier toured the museum's galleries and experienced an immersive audio-visual coaster show. At the conclusion of the visit, the Prime Minister signed the visitors' book.
Tour Itinerary
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman began his maiden official foreign tour on June 21, 2026, with a visit to Malaysia. He then traveled to the Chinese city of Dalian on June 22 to attend the World Economic Forum's Summer Davos 2026. After participating in various events there for two days, he arrived in Beijing on June 24. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and explore new avenues for cooperation between Bangladesh, China, and Malaysia.
