Washington lively in curbing China's have an impact on in Bangladesh.

 The United States is worried about China's developing dominance in South Asia. To counter this influence, Washington is planning to provide Bangladesh's subsequent authorities the use of state-of-the-art protection gear made with the aid of the United States and its allies as an choice to Chinese navy equipment

US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent Christensen gave this data in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday.Reuters reports that vote casting will be held in Bangladesh the following day for the country wide parliamentary elections. The Hasina authorities used to be overthrown in a famous rebellion in 2024 and Sheikh Hasina fled to New Delhi. Since then, diplomatic circles accept as true with that India's have an impact on in Dhaka has been declining and China's foothold has deepened.

Bangladesh has currently signed a protection deal with China to set up a drone manufacturing unit close to the Indian border, which has many overseas diplomats worried. At the identical time, Dhaka is additionally in talks to purchase the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets mutually developed by way of China and Pakistan."The United States is involved about China's developing have an impact on in South Asia. We are dedicated to working carefully with the Bangladesh authorities to truely talk the dangers of positive kinds of engagement with China," Ambassador Christensen informed Reuters.He added, "To assist Bangladesh make bigger its army capabilities, there is an possibility for the United States and its allies to furnish more than a few choice protection equipment, which should be an choice to the Chinese-made systems."However, he did now not grant any in addition small print on this matter.China's Foreign Ministry additionally did no longer straight away remark on the matter.Christensen added, "President Trump's administration wishes to see exact family members between Bangladesh and India, which will assist regional stability."Commercial diplomacy is gaining importance

Regarding US funding in Bangladesh, Christensen stated that many US groups are involved in investing, however they favor to see how high quality the new authorities is taking steps to make sure a business-friendly environment.
Noting that industrial diplomacy is one of the United States' priorities, the ambassador said, "We prefer to similarly increase the growth made in industrial and monetary members of the family with the period in-between authorities with the elected government."
The record stated that whilst power massive Chevron has lengthy been energetic in Bangladesh, the presence of different US businesses in the u . s . a . of one hundred eighty million humans is limited. High tax quotes and the complexity of repatriating dividends have hindered investment. As a result, Bangladesh nevertheless does no longer have branches of foremost US brands such as Starbucks or McDonald's.
Regarding the election, Ambassador Christensen said, "The United States will work with something authorities the humans of Bangladesh elect."
According to Reuters, the cutting-edge election combat in Bangladesh is frequently between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance. Various polls point out that the BNP is ahead.Call for global help in Rohingya crisis
The United States is the single greatest donor to the 1.2 million Rohingya refugees who have taken refuge in Bangladesh.The ambassador stated that the United States lately signed a world funding settlement really worth $2 billion with the United Nations, a massive element of which will be spent in Bangladesh.However, he additionally referred to as on different global donor nations to share this responsibility."The United States on my own can't lift this vast burden indefinitely. It is vital that worldwide companions step up for the Rohingya," Christensen said.
The UN refugee employer has struggled to increase adequate dollars for the Rohingya in latest years, main to cuts in meals rations and the closure of some schools.