Bangladesh's China Card: A Calculated Move or a Risky Gamble? Bangladesh's new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is set to embark on his first overseas visit, and China tops the itinerary.
The timing and destination are not coincidental, as Dhaka seeks to strengthen ties with Beijing in an effort to secure financing for the long delayed Teesta river restoration project.
The project has been a contentious issue between India and Bangladesh, with water sharing being a major point of contention.