Tarique Rahman

Ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina faces imprisonment if she returns from self-imposed exile in India, according to a government minister. She has been sentenced in absentia to death by Bangladesh's war-crimes court for ordering a crackdown during a student-led uprising. India is examining a request to extradite her, while Hasina stated she plans to return voluntarily in December to surrender.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman prioritized climate diplomacy in his first major international address at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian. He focused on this topic instead of traditional economic requests.

India's Ministry of External Affairs states it will consider all related developments in its approach to the Teesta issue. India confirms its development assistance to Bangladesh projects follows a 'mutually agreed roadmap' after Bangladesh's PM visited China.

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to China resulted in agreements on trade and green technology, with the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project gaining prominence. The project, previously a diplomatic speculation, is now elevated in importance.

Xi Jinping has hosted over a dozen world leaders this year, including Bangladesh’s new prime minister and Myanmar’s president, to build China’s influence and economic ties. The article highlights efforts to shift the balance of power away from the West, with the US described as 'capricious' in this context.

Bangladesh's new leader urged Malaysia to reopen its labor market to Bangladeshi workers, citing concerns over exploitation, recruitment abuse, and stranded-worker cases. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman made the request to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during bilateral talks, emphasizing the need to address systemic issues before easing hiring restrictions.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is visiting Malaysia and China on his first foreign tour since taking office, focusing on trade and infrastructure projects including the Teesta initiative. The trip aims to strengthen economic partnerships, while relations with India remain strained due to a 2024 uprising and ongoing border disputes.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to visit China, with defense issues unexpectedly highlighted despite the trip being officially framed around trade, investment, and business. Ashik Chowdhury, head of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, indicated broader discussions may occur.

India and Bangladesh faced challenges in improving relations after Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman took office, as India's actions undermined efforts to move past tensions stemming from ex-leader Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster and exile to India. Initial diplomatic optimism was followed by setbacks.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman is expected to visit Malaysia and China next week, with official sources stating these plans won't affect India-Bangladesh relations.

Bangladesh’s new leader, Tarique Rahman, is set to visit Malaysia and China in June as part of an overseas trip highlighting an independent foreign policy. The decision to skip India is described as a move to achieve diplomatic balance rather than a snub.

Tarique Rahman, three months into his premiership of Bangladesh, has not yet made an official foreign visit, which itself carries diplomatic significance. As a leader who spent 17 years in London exile before winning a landslide election, his first trip will be strategically important for a nation of 170 million positioned between competing great powers.