PM heads to Beijing from Dalian by bullet train

PM heads to Beijing from Dalian by bullet train
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on wednesday leaving Dalian for Beijing by a bullet train. Photo: PMO

Online Desk

Published: 2026-06-24 15:00:26

Updated on: 2026-06-24 15:07:55

After attending the World Economic Forum (WEF), Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday left Dalian for Beijing by a bullet train.

Tarique Rahman left here for Beijing by a high-speed bullet train from Dalian North Railway Station at about 2:00 pm (local time).

Dr Zubaida Rahman, spouse of the PM, is accompanying him.

The PM arrived at the railway station by jeep from the Shangri-La Hotel amid tight security.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attended the plenary session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Dalian at 10:00 am (local time).

The meeting was held at the Dalian International Conference Center. President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Alois Zwingli delivered the opening speech at the session.

Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang, South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah also attended the session with Alois Zwingli, President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, in the chair.

Over 1,700 government representatives, policymakers, businesspeople, and technology entrepreneurs from more than 90 countries are participating in the conference.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s participation in the WEF meet, also called ‘Summer Davos’, will not only expand new investment and employment opportunities for Bangladesh but also enrich and strengthen national capabilities by adopting best practices and experiences from different countries.

Tarique Rahman arrived in Dalian, China, on Monday (22 June, 2026) from Kula Lumpur, Malaysia, starting the second leg of his first overseas visit.

Earlier, he departed from Dhaka for Malaysia on a two-day official visit on 21 June since assuming office.