The relationship between Bangladesh and the United States will depend on the president
And in a few hours, the voters of the United States will choose their next president. The change in the leadership of this world’s most influential country also affects other countries of the world. From foreign policy to immigration to domestic issues, not only the United States, but the entire world has its eyes on the candidates’ views.
Bangladesh is also watching the results of this election. Because, if the country changes its foreign policy, it can affect Bangladesh-US bilateral relations. Analysts believe that Bangladesh-US relations may change if Donald Trump is re-elected as president.
Recently, Trump strongly condemned the persecution of minorities in Bangladesh in a tweet. A new discussion has been created on this comment of his. If Trump is president, will the current interim government be under pressure?
In view of the tweet, analysts say that if the Trump administration comes back to power, the position of the United States on protecting minority rights in Bangladesh may become tougher. Others say that, regardless of who the president is, US foreign policy is generally conducted under certain frameworks and policy guidelines that do not change much.
International analysts believe that Bangladesh-US bilateral relations can continue positively if the Democrat candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris is elected. Experts say US foreign policy is largely dependent on the influence of Congress, the Department of Defense and other institutions that help maintain continuity.
However, the Trump administration’s ‘America First’ policy has created challenges for countries like Bangladesh. Under this policy, new trade policies have been imposed on various countries, which may create complications in terms of trade for Bangladesh as well. At the same time, Trump’s recent comments on minority issues suggest that if he is re-elected, he can put pressure on the Bangladesh government to protect human rights and the rights of religious minorities.
Dr. recently. Muhammad Yunus assumed responsibility as the head of the interim government. Bangladesh’s position can be strengthened due to its international exposure and good relations with the United States. Dr. Under the leadership of Yunus, there is a possibility of new negotiations with the United States on democratic reforms and protection of human rights in Bangladesh.
M. Humayun Kabir, a former ambassador working in the United States, said that the change in immigration policy in the US election may cause problems for Bangladeshi immigrants and students. If Trump is re-elected, getting US funding for the Rohingya could be difficult. However, there is no danger of much impact on business.
Interim Government Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said in an event that the US election results will not pose any major challenge for Bangladesh. He said that Professor Yunus has a good relationship with the senior leaders of both parties in the United States (Republican Party and Democratic Party of the United States). The press secretary also said that much of the relationship depends on personal contact. Dr. Yunus is a world leader. So whoever is elected, there will be no problem in Bangladesh-US relations.
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