Dhaka, June 20 -- Bangladesh will strongly place its desire to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest trade bloc, as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman begins his twin visit to Malaysia and China, starting with engagements in Southeast Asian country Malaysia focused on broader cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and the labour market.

"Bangladesh's bid to become a 'Sectoral Dialogue Partner' of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and join the 'Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)' will be strongly highlighted," Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during a media briefing.

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