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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh has begun his inaugural state visit to Malaysia, followed by engagements in China, marking a significant diplomatic tour since assuming office. A special flight carrying the Prime Minister, his wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman, and a small entourage departed from Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The delegation includes several key ministers and advisors, such as the Foreign Minister, Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment, and advisors on foreign affairs, expatriates' welfare, and defense. The State Minister for Energy and Power is also part of the group, along with 23 other officials.

During the two-day visit to Malaysia, two important documents are anticipated to be signed: one concerning cultural exchange and another establishing a free trade agreement (FTA). Prime Minister Rahman is scheduled to be formally welcomed in Malaysia and will later hold a one-on-one meeting with his Malaysian counterpart at the Prime Minister's Office in Putrajaya, followed by broader bilateral talks.

Following his engagements in Kuala Lumpur, Prime Minister Rahman is set to travel to Dalian, China, on June 22. The itinerary includes a significant bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 26 in Beijing. After this meeting, the Prime Minister is expected to return to Dhaka later that evening.

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Tarique Rahman was accompanied by his wife, Dr Zubaida Rahman, and that the entourage was “very small”.