Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has initiated a new phase of Bangladesh’s independent foreign policy through his first official visits to Malaysia and China. The visits resulted in a Dhaka–Beijing joint declaration and several memoranda of understanding, marking what the article describes as a revival of the independent diplomatic path once shaped by former president Ziaur Rahman. The agreements include cooperation on defense, the Teesta project, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the Bangladesh–Myanmar–China economic corridor, alongside Bangladesh’s reaffirmation of the One China policy.

The report portrays the visits as a strategic move to strengthen Bangladesh’s sovereignty and reduce Indian influence, following the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in the July 24 revolution. It claims that India and the United States have expressed concern over Bangladesh’s growing ties with China, particularly regarding defense and economic cooperation. The article also references past efforts under Khaleda Zia’s “Look East” policy and suggests that the new government aims to revive regional connectivity through Chinese-backed initiatives.

According to the article, the Dhaka–Beijing partnership could elevate Bangladesh’s regional role and open new opportunities for trade and strategic collaboration if implemented effectively.