Bangladesh's New Government Plans Delegation Visit to China
Bangladesh government starts China outreach, to send 20-member delegation this week
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The newly elected government of Bangladesh is sending a 20-member delegation to Beijing from April 16 to 24, 2026. Led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, the delegation includes notable figures such as singer Baby Nazneen and MP Altaf Hossain Choudhury, aiming to strengthen ties with China.
- 01Bangladesh's delegation to China is a significant diplomatic outreach.
- 02The team is led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, a key political figure.
- 03Notable members include singer Baby Nazneen and MP Altaf Hossain Choudhury.
- 04The visit is scheduled from April 16 to 24, 2026.
- 05Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is expected to follow up with a visit.
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The newly elected government of Bangladesh is set to send a 20-member delegation to China from April 16 to 24, 2026. This marks the first outreach to China by the current administration, with the delegation led by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives. Among the members are Ismail Zabihullah, adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, popular singer Baby Nazneen, and Sanjida Tuly, who has campaigned for investigations into extrajudicial arrests during the previous administration. The delegation also includes BNP Member of Parliament and retired Air Vice Marshal Altaf Hossain Choudhury. Following this visit, Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman is expected to travel to China as well, having recently visited India.
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This visit could lead to enhanced economic and diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and China, potentially benefiting trade and investment opportunities.
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