, June 27 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday told Parliament that his recent visits to Malaysia and China were guided solely by the interests of Bangladesh and its people, saying any achievements from the tours belong to the nation rather than any person.

"What I have tried to do, Honorable Speaker, from my position is to speak for the interests of my country and the people of my country and to protect those interests," he said.

The Prime Minister said this while extending thanks and gratitude to all members of Parliament, including the Opposition Leader, for unanimously adopting a thanksgiving motion in the House on her recent six-day visit to Malaysia and China.

He said the people of Bangladesh entrusted his government with...