Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said the party will follow a foreign policy that protects the country’s interests in its dealings with China, India, and Pakistan. Our economy faces challenges, and the country’s law and order situation is a concern. Therefore, we must ensure good governance.”On Bangladesh’s future relations with China and the Belt and Road Initiative, Tarique said: “We will try to protect the interests of the people of Bangladesh. If something is not in Bangladesh’s interest, naturally we cannot pursue it. Everyone has some issue or the other; we have to listen to everyone.”On reviving SAARC, Tarique said: “You know, SAARC was established through Bangladesh’s initiative.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 14, 2026 12:34 UTC