International Desk: What effect can the new US president have on Bangladesh? There are many speculations about this. Many experts say that Donald Trump can increase the pressure on the interim government to hold elections quickly. At the same time, various types of humanitarian assistance will decrease.
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And so, like the rest of the world, Bangladesh, as one of the South Asian countries, was also looking at the US election. Because many believe that the results of the US election can become an important factor in Bangladesh's economic, political and immigration policies. Because the chief advisor of the Bangladesh government. Muhammad Yunus has seen good relations with US politicians in the past, especially the Democratic leaders. What will happen to Bangladesh if Trump wins? How much of a factor could India be here? Dr. What role will the relationship between Yunus and US politicians play in this regard?
However, the United States believes in the sustainable democratic process of the whole world including itself, no matter who is a Republican or a Democrat, Dr. International relations analysts think that there will be a pressure on the interim government of Yunus to return to democratic continuity through quick elections.
International relations analyst Imtiaz Ahmed told the media, "Both Democrats and Republicans will pressure the interim government to hold elections soon."
Meanwhile, the former ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States, M. Humayun Kabir, fears that the United States' humanitarian assistance to Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue will decrease as Trump becomes president. Also, the Republican candidate's warning to deport illegal immigrants is also a matter of concern.
Former Ambassador of Bangladesh to the United States M Humayun Kabir told the media that we need cooperation as the economy is under pressure. The Biden administration has already extended its hand of cooperation. Had Kamala Harris, that continuity would have been maintained. But Trump's policy position is different. Also, if he decides differently on immigration or other areas of humanitarian aid, we could be in trouble.
Regardless of whether the result of the election is a Democrat or a Republican, Dr. Diplomatic analysts also think that the most important thing is how much Yunus' government will be proactive in determining the future relationship of Bangladesh with the United States.
v approximately 10 billion or one thousand billion dollars worth of goods are exported to the United States. Most of these exports are made-up garments. Currently, Bangladesh is the third largest apparel exporter with 9 percent of the US market share. China and Vietnam export more garments than Bangladesh to the US market.
Mostafizur Rahman, an honorary fellow of the private research institute Center for Policy Dialogue, thinks that if Donald Trump is elected president, if he implements his tariff plan, it can be beneficial for Bangladesh. But if he doesn't impose punitive tariffs on Bangladesh, it will only benefit.
On the other hand, Mustafizur Rahman thinks that if Trump gives tariff benefits to any of his friendly countries again, then it can be a cause of concern for Bangladesh. He said, 'Trump's trade policy can go either way. We have to watch what happens in the end.'
