Bangladesh’s premier looks to China, Malaysia for investment, jobs in first trip

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DHAKA, June 20 – Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will embark on his first overseas trip since taking office on Sunday, visiting Malaysia and China in a mission aimed at attracting investment, boosting overseas employment and signalling foreign policy priorities. The six-day trip comes as Rahman’s administration seeks foreign capital to support an ambitious economic agenda, while strengthening ties with key Asian partners. Rahman will leave for Kuala Lumpur on Sunday afternoon to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, before travelling to China on Monday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. BANGLADESH…

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