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The following is a list of international prime ministerial trips made by prime ministers of Bangladesh in reverse chronological order.
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| Country | Areas visited | Date(s) | Purpose(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States | New York City | 23–29 September 2007 | To attend 62nd United Nations General Assembly session | [1] |
 Switzerland | Davos | 22–26 January 2008 | To attend World Economic Forum summit | [2] [3] |
 Senegal | Dakar | 12–15 March 2008 | To attend 11th Organisation of Islamic Conference summit | |
 United Kingdom | London | 16–21 March 2008 | [4] | |
 China | 15–18 September 2008 | State visit | [5] |
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