Dhaka, June 2 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to travel to Malaysia later this month on his first foreign tour since taking office, according to several foreign ministry officials.

He is then expected to visit China, the officials told bdnews24.com.

None of the officials agreed to be named as the itinerary has yet to be formally announced.

They said the schedule for the visit to Kuala Lumpur is being finalised, with Tarique expected to travel between Jun 21 and Jun 22.

After completing the Malaysia visit, he is expected to travel to China between Jun 23 and Jun 26, according to the officials.

They said preparations are under way at the foreign ministry, based on the tentative decision taken during the Eid-ul-Azha holiday...