At a joint media session in Washington with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Donald Trump distanced the United States from any role in Bangladesh’s current political crisis. Trump signaled his administration did not consider the crisis in Bangladesh to be a priority and refused to comment on the issue.
When asked about the role of the US “deep state” in the recent political developments in Bangladesh, Trump responded, “I’ll leave Bangladesh to PM Modi,” signaling that the issue would be handled by India. This remark came after a journalist’s pointed question regarding US involvement in the regime change in Bangladesh.
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Diplomatic Experts Weigh in on Trump-Modi Talks
Diplomats had initially expected that the Bangladesh situation would be a key agenda item in the bilateral dialogue between Trump and Modi, with the political turbulence in the region. But the reaction from Trump suggested that America would not get involved directly.
Speaking to the president’s comment, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Bangladesh was the subject of discussion between the two leaders. “On what we make of the statement on Bangladesh… this was a subject that was discussed between the two leaders. And the Prime Minister shared his views and, indeed, his concerns about recent developments in Bangladesh and how India sees the situation,” Misri stated.
US Suspends Assistance to Bangladesh During Crisis
The US move to disengage itself from the crisis was simultaneous with the announcement of the suspension of all assistance to Bangladesh. The Trump administration, through its donor agency USAID, stated that it would immediately suspend all activities in the country. This encompasses the suspension of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other procurement activities hitherto conducted by the US in Bangladesh.
In a formal letter, USAID informed its allies that all of its projects under its Bangladesh operation would be suspended. The suspension is especially significant for Bangladesh, as the nation has historically depended on international assistance for diverse development programs. The American aid withdrawal will have an important impact on programs in areas like education and agriculture, which have long enjoyed US support.
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