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Trump posts about Bangladesh’s Boeing aircraft purchase, what he has to say

Bangladesh has signed an agreement to purchase 11 new aircraft from Boeing. Mahdi Amin, an adviser to the prime minister, disclosed the information at a press conference held in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, US, on Tuesday evening local time.

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Trump posts about Bangladesh’s Boeing aircraft purchase, what he has to say
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US President Donald Trump has posted on his social media platform Truth Social, which he owns, about Bangladesh and Turkey purchasing aircraft from US company Boeing.

Trump made the post from his verified account yesterday, Thursday (24 September).

Bangladesh has signed an agreement to purchase 11 new aircraft from Boeing. Mahdi Amin, an adviser to the prime minister, disclosed the information at a press conference held in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York, US, on Tuesday evening local time.

Meanwhile, Boeing announced on Wednesday that Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier, had purchased 100 aircraft and secured options to purchase 50 more.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the two aircraft sales as a “big day” for Boeing and the US manufacturing sector.


In his post, Trump said, “BIG DAY FOR BOEING AND AMERICAN MANUFACTURING! Today, Türkiye and Bangladesh announced purchases totaling 111 Boeing Airplanes—with options for 50 more—following support from Howard Lutnick and the Department of Commerce. TENS of BILLIONS of Dollars in Sales, and huge U.S. Exports, supporting tens of thousands of American Jobs across our Country. The Market is recognizing what Boeing and I have known all along: When you BUILD IN AMERICA, EXPORT FROM AMERICA, and SUPPORT AMERICAN WORKERS, you make your Company stronger. Congratulations to Boeing, and its incredible workforce! President DONALD J. TRUMP”​

 

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Bangladesh prioritises technology diplomacy for US ties

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has identified science and technology diplomacy as foreign policy priorities, calling for technology transfer, workforce development and stronger ties between Bangladeshi institutions and US research networks. She made the remarks at the Banglad

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Bangladesh prioritises technology diplomacy for US ties

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has identified science and technology diplomacy as foreign policy priorities, calling for technology transfer, workforce development and stronger ties between Bangladeshi institutions and US research networks.

She made the remarks at the Bangladesh-Silicon Valley Technology Dialogue, organised by the Bangladesh Consulate General in Los Angeles at Stanford University on September 27, according to a foreign ministry press release issued on Monday, reports BSS.

A delegation sent by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met technology professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and investors, including members of the Bangladeshi diaspora, under the theme "Technology, Talent and Partnerships for Bangladesh's Future."

Shama Obaed said sustained engagement with Bangladeshi professionals in the global technology industry could help connect the country's institutions with the US research and innovation ecosystem. Such cooperation should also address practical needs at home, including agriculture and food security, she said.

Adviser to the Prime Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, and Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad called for stronger links among research institutions, educators, startups and industry. Bangladesh's growing pool of technical talent should translate into innovation, investment and skilled jobs, he said.

Participants heard presentations on applications of artificial intelligence in Bangladesh and the development of a semiconductor industry. A panel on talent, technology and capital discussed research, workforce development, industry partnerships and access to investment.

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj stressed the need to pair foundational learning with digital skills. He called for practical teacher training, wider access to quality learning materials and careful testing of classroom technology before its broader adoption.

Concluding the dialogue, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said Bangladesh would examine how fiscal policy, investment planning and public institutions could support technology-based industry and skilled employment. He urged participants to identify feasible projects, responsible counterparts and clear next steps.

Bangladesh Ambassador to the United States Tareq Md Ariful Islam also addressed the dialogue. Consul General Kazi Muhammad Jabed Iqbal welcomed participants and conducted the proceedings.

The consulate general said it would work with the delegation and interested participants to identify areas for further discussion and cooperation.​

 

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US deliver 500,000 dengue test kits to support Bangladesh’s health system

The United States, through the USG-funded STRIDES Activity, is providing 500,000 US-made Dengue NS1 rapid diagnostic test kits to Bangladesh's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, advancing the America First Global Health Strategy and supporting the Government of Bangladesh's efforts to detect...

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US deliver 500,000 dengue test kits to support Bangladesh’s health system

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The United States is providing 500,000 US-made Dengue NS1 rapid diagnostic test kits Courtesy

The United States, through the USG-funded STRIDES Activity, is providing 500,000 US-made Dengue NS1 rapid diagnostic test kits to Bangladesh's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, advancing the America First Global Health Strategy and supporting the Government of Bangladesh's efforts to detect and manage cases amid the country's ongoing dengue surge.


Chargé d'Affaires Trishita Maula presented the test kits to Minister of Health Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain in a handover ceremony at Kurmitola Multicare Specialised Hospital (KMSH), joined by Health Services Division Secretary, ANM Bazlur Rashid; director general of Health Services, Pravath Chandra Biswas, and KMSH Director Brigadier General, Md Saydur Rahman.

The United States is providing 500,000 US-made Dengue NS1 rapid diagnostic test kits Courtesy

The delegation toured the hospital's emergency room, dengue ward, and diagnostic laboratory, observing frontline health workers treating dengue patients and US-supported equipment strengthening diagnostic capacity.​

 

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US seeks Bangladesh’s support in UN elections

The United States has sought Bangladesh’s support for its candidates in elections at the United Nations and some of its related bodies. US Chargé d’Affaires Eric Geelan raised the issue during a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed at her office at the

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US seeks Bangladesh’s support in UN elections

The United States has sought Bangladesh’s support for its candidates in elections at the United Nations and some of its related bodies.

US Chargé d’Affaires Eric Geelan raised the issue during a courtesy call on State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed at her office at the foreign ministry on Thursday, reports bdnews24.com.

The meeting also covered human trafficking, the US annual trafficking report, energy including LPG, and education and training under the Fulbright Commission.

Geelan also informed Shama that the US government had decided to increase its support for the Rohingyas. The state minister thanked Washington for the decision.

The US envoy also asked about a recent Bangladesh government delegation’s visit to California’s Silicon Valley.

Shama said the visit had been successful, with numerous fruitful meetings with representatives of major technology companies and CEOs of start-ups and tech firms.

She also assured Geelan that Bangladesh would duly consider Washington’s requests for support for its candidates in the elections.​

 

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CARE Bangladesh delegation pays courtesy call on president

A delegation of CARE Bangladesh paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Tuesday. The delegation was led by Earl R. Miller (former US Ambassador to Bangladesh), currently Senior Strategic Adviser, CARE Bangladesh, and Ram Das, country director, CARE Banglades

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CARE Bangladesh delegation pays courtesy call on president

A delegation of CARE Bangladesh paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Tuesday.

The delegation was led by Earl R. Miller (former US Ambassador to Bangladesh), currently Senior Strategic Adviser, CARE Bangladesh, and Ram Das, country director, CARE Bangladesh, says a media release, citing the president's Press Secretary, Md Sarwar Alam.

During the visit, Ram Das shared an overview of CARE’s journey in Bangladesh, which began in 1949. Since then, CARE Bangladesh has been contributing to the socio-economic development of Bangladesh, including the post-liberation war reconstruction, which included the construction of over 85,000 kilometres of rural roads for improved connectivity, while creating employment opportunities for thousands.

Over the following seven decades, CARE gradually expanded into food security and agriculture, health and nutrition, education, women’s economic empowerment, disaster preparedness, climate resilience and women workers' skills and well-being in the readymade garment sector.

In the coming days, CARE will strongly focus on agriculture and food security, youth skilling and entrepreneurship and climate resilience, he said.

The president recalled CARE Bangladesh as a popular name in the country and expressed his appreciation for the decades of work in socio-economic development of the country. He also urged the organisation to expand the activities further in the coming days.

Secretaries and senior officials of the President’s Office were present during the meeting.​

 

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US-Bangladesh trade: Imports surge while exports drop

While pressure is mounting on Bangladesh's main export item, RMG, in the US market, imports of energy, cotton, agricultural commodities, and other goods from that country are rising

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While Bangladesh's ready-made garment exports to the US market have declined, imports from the country into Bangladesh are growing rapidly.

In the first six months of this year, Bangladesh's product imports from the United States grew by more than 113%.

Analysis of Bangladesh Bank's country-wise import data reveals that during the January–June period of 2026, Bangladesh imported goods worth $1.8962 billion from the United States.

Among this, goods worth $605.6 million were imported during the January–March period.

In the April–June period, that figure surged to $1.2906 billion. In other words, within a span of just three months, imports grew by 113.11%.

On the other hand, Bangladesh's readymade garment exports to the US market continue to exhibit a downward trend.

According to data from the US Office of Textiles and Apparel (Otexa), US garment imports from Bangladesh fell by 4.43% during the January–August period of this year, dropping to $5.39 billion.

However, looking at August as an individual month, Bangladesh's garment exports increased by 11.15% compared to the same month of the previous year.

As a result, while pressure is mounting on Bangladesh's main export item, RMG, in the US market, imports of energy, cotton, agricultural commodities, and other goods from that country are rising.

This has reignited discussions regarding the balance of trade relations between the two countries.

Imports more than double in three months

According to Bangladesh Bank data, the highest imports from the United States during the April–June period were petroleum products, bitumen, and other mineral fuels and oil products.

Import expenditure in this sector stood at $775.2 million. In contrast, expenditure in this sector during the January–March period was only $135.5 million.

Additionally, during the April–June period, $142.6 million worth of cotton, $104.1 million worth of iron and steel, $47.8 million worth of food grains, and $72.9 million worth of soybeans and animal feed were imported from the United States.

Measuring and testing equipment worth $21.9 million, electrical equipment worth $19.1 million, and plastic items worth $18.5 million were also imported during this timeframe.

Business leaders state that alongside the new trade agreement, factors such as product quality, supply assurance, and shifting international market dynamics are driving the increase in imports from the US.

The upward trend in imports from the United States has become more pronounced following the signing of the new 'Agreement on Reciprocal Trade' between Bangladesh and the US.

Under this agreement, Bangladesh committed to purchasing energy, agricultural commodities, cotton, and other goods from the United States.

According to Bangladesh Bank data, Bangladesh's imports from the United States rose to $3.5929 billion in FY26, compared to nearly $2.72 billion in the previous fiscal.

This indicates a significant year-on-year increase in imports.

A major catalyst for further import growth from the United States could be aircraft. Biman Bangladesh Airlines has reached agreements to purchase a total of 25 aircraft from the US manufacturer Boeing.

Out of these, the deal for 14 aircraft is valued at approximately $3.7 billion.

Later, agreements were made to acquire an additional 11 aircraft. Consequently, aircraft imports are expected to add substantial figures to Bangladesh's trade transactions with the US in the coming years, along with increased imports of aircraft spare parts, maintenance, and related services.

RMG declining

While imports from the US are expanding rapidly, the picture for Bangladesh's garment exports to the US market is less promising.

Otexa data indicates that overall US garment imports fell by 7.42% during the January–August period to $49.08 billion.

Import volume decreased by 8.98%, although the average unit price increased by 1.71%.

During this period, the value of US garment imports from China dropped by 29.39% and from India by 26.44%.

Imports from Pakistan fell by 3.83% and from Vietnam by 0.76%.

Conversely, imports increased by 2.58% from Indonesia and 6.91% from Cambodia.

For Bangladesh, import value fell by 4.43%, while volume declined by 2.75%. Simultaneously, the average unit price of Bangladeshi garments dropped by 1.73%.

During the first two months of the current fiscal year, Bangladesh's import expenditure grew faster than its export earnings.

In the July–August period, import spending rose by 12.1% to $12.2 billion, while export earnings grew by 5.8% to $8.38 billion.

As a result, the trade deficit widened by 29% during this period to $3.82 billion.

China and India continue to dominate Bangladesh's import market.

In FY25, Bangladesh imported approximately $18.19 billion worth of goods from China and around $9.62 billion from India, compared to $2.72 billion from the United States.​