‘Our PM did not go to China with a begging bowl, Bangladeshi Foreign Minister got angry after hearing the question; Answer given to journalist

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 29, 2026

Bangladesh PM China tour controversy: Always a ‘begging bowl’ It is seen to be linked to Pakistan. The reason for this is Pakistan’s habit of taking loans from all over the world. However, this time it is being mentioned in connection with Bangladesh. Now the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh felt bad about this discussion. Actually, a new controversy started regarding Bangladesh Prime Minister Tariq Rahman’s visit to China. When the media repeatedly asked questions on the financial help received from China, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman angrily replied that our PM has not taken a begging bowl to China. He has gone to improve relations between Bangladesh and China.

Speaking to the media in Dhaka, Bangladesh Foreign Minister said on PM’s foreign tour that the leader of any country does not get involved in international diplomacy by taking a begging bowl.

‘Maintain some self-respect’

In response to questions about the direct project received from China, Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman told journalists that you mentioned receiving cash. Brothers, please do not ask any such question; This is a matter of great embarrassment for me. Khalilur Rahman further said that the Bangladesh PM had gone to China to decide the direction and scope of relations between the two countries. He further said that no head of government sits with the leader of another country with paper and pencil, nor does he carry a begging bowl. Please maintain some self-respect.

‘Please maintain a little self-respect… please do not ask such questions; we feel very embarrassed. He didn’t go there carrying a begging bowl. He went there 2 establish the direction of the relationship between 2 countries, its content, and its height, scope, and depth.’ pic.twitter.com/XZwWhbsSkQ
— Raheed Ejaz (@RaheedEjaz) June 28, 2026

17 agreements were signed between the two countries

Bangladesh Foreign Minister during a press briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday Khalilur Rahman has given this statement, which was regarding Prime Minister Tariq Rahman’s recent visits to Malaysia and China. It is noteworthy that after the massive victory in the elections held in Bangladesh after the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, BNP government chief Tariq set out on his first foreign trip and reached Malaysia on June 21. The next day he visited Dalian, a city in north-eastern China.

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After attending the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum Bangladesh Prime Minister Tariq Rahman Arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to begin the three-day trip. During this, he participated in high-level bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang. According to media reports, a total of 17 MoUs were signed between the two countries.