Amid growing speculation over whether Bangladesh is leaning towards India or China, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's first foreign tour has drawn significant attention.
During the Prime Minister's visit to China, India reopened its tourist visa services for Bangladeshis after nearly two years of suspension.
Ahead of the visit, US Ambassador also paid a courtesy call on the Foreign Minister.
Taken together, these developments have prompted mixed reactions among international relations experts regarding Bangladesh's current diplomatic positioning.
Although the PM's first overseas trip, which also included a stop in Malaysia, has been widely noted, analysts say an important aspect of the broader geopolitical picture is being overlooked.