# Bangladesh bilateral cooperation expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-bilateral-cooperation-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-30T14:29:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Bangladesh is actively pursuing the expansion of bilateral relations with several Asian nations, focusing on infrastructure, energy, and education. In discussions with China, officials emphasized cooperation in urban development, waste management, and renewable energy. A specific proposal was made for a Tk10,000-crore investment to develop modern housing for slum areas in Dhaka. Additionally, efforts to strengthen academic ties include increasing study opportunities for Bangladeshi students in China and potentially including Mandarin in the national curriculum. Parallel efforts to strengthen ties with Malaysia and Japan focus on manpower exports, healthcare, and technical education. Discussions with Malaysia highlighted the registration of undocumented workers and opportunities for engineers. Meanwhile, cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) aims to modernize technical education and explore the inclusion of Japanese as a third language in the national curriculum. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: Bangladesh seeks to expand bilateral ties with Malaysia and Japan Bangladesh is working to deepen diplomatic and economic ties with Malaysia and Japan, focusing on manpower, renewable energy, technical education, and infrastructure development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-seeks-to-expand-bilateral-ties-with-malaysia-and-japan ### 2026-08-27: Bangladesh and China expand cooperation in infrastructure and energy Bangladesh and China are expanding cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, and waste management, including a proposed Tk10,000-crore housing project and increased educational exchanges. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangladesh-seeks-infrastructure-and-water-management-cooperation-from-china-and-denmark --- Cite as: Bangladesh bilateral cooperation expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bangladesh-bilateral-cooperation-expansion