Bangladesh expects greater US support amid closer bilateral ties: Finance minister
He said Bangladesh expected greater US support in recognition of the progress made in ties between the two countries.
TBS Report
14 October, 2026, 12:40 pm
Last modified: 14 October, 2026, 01:00 pm
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said Bangladesh expects greater support from the United States as bilateral relations improve and the country increases its imports from Washington.
Speaking after a meeting with representatives of the US Treasury Department in Bangkok today (14 October), the finance minister said the discussions covered various issues, including debt management and bilateral relations.
He said Bangladesh expected greater US support in recognition of the progress made in ties between the two countries.
Amir Khosru said Bangladesh had not received the level of support it had expected from the United States in the past, but relations had improved in recent times.
He also noted that Bangladesh was purchasing aircraft from the United States and importing various goods, including soybean.
Given the growing trade ties, he said Bangladesh expected greater US support to advance its development goals and protect its economic interests.