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Why Bangladesh chose Malaysia and China before India for PM’s debut tour
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.
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