|| Desk Report: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his six-day official visits to Malaysia and China were guided solely by the interests of Bangladesh and its people, stressing that every engagement during the tour reflected the government's commitment to putting the country first.The prime minister made the remarks in the Jatiya Sangsad while responding to a thanksgiving motion unanimously adopted by Parliament following the successful completion of his maiden official visits to the two countries from June 21 to 26."The fundamental issue here is that the people of Bangladesh have entrusted us with the responsibility of safeguarding their interests. From our party's perspective, we use the slogan, 'Bangladesh First'," he told the House."What I have tried to do, from my position, is to speak for the interests of my country and its people and to protect those interests," he said, adding that the achievements of the tour belonged to Bangladesh rather than any individual."There is nothing personal in this for any of us. If there has been any achievement, it is Bangladesh's achievement," the premier said.Tarique Rahman also expressed gratitude to lawmakers across party lines, particularly the Leader of the Opposition, for their encouragement and support in serving the country and its people.Earlier, Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir moved the thanksgiving motion, which was adopted by voice vote after extensive discussions in the House.Members of Parliament from both the treasury and opposition benches described the prime minister's visits as a landmark in Bangladesh's foreign policy and economic diplomacy, highlighting their significance in strengthening bilateral relations and expanding international cooperation.Participating in the discussion, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman underscored the strategic importance of the June 21-26 visits, saying the engagements would contribute to advancing Bangladesh's diplomatic and economic interests.Before putting the motion to a voice vote, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram observed that the debate reflected a rare consensus across the political spectrum, with lawmakers from both sides of the House offering thoughtful and constructive views."The discussions clearly indicate that the prime minister's recent visits to Malaysia and China have opened a new horizon in Bangladesh's foreign policy," the Speaker said.