, June 27 -- Parliament on Saturday unanimously adopted a motion expressing thanks to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for what lawmakers described as the "extraordinary success" of his official visits to Malaysia and China.

The motion was moved at the beginning of the day's sitting by LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and was passed by voice vote following a brief discussion.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visited Malaysia and China from June 21 to 26 and returned home from China on Friday.

Placing the motion, Mirza Fakhrul said the tour was of great significance for Bangladesh as it further strengthened the country's relations with Malaysia and China.

He said the Prime Minister concluded a number of agreements during the visit a...