Ahsan Tasnim
Dhaka: Speculations about Bangladesh‘s political landscape is intensifying, especially regarding the interim government led by Mohammed Yunusamidst the possibility of Donald Trump winning the American presidency.
However, the interim government continues to believe that the outcome of the American elections does not pose a threat to its activities. Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said: “Yunus is a world leader. So whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win the US elections, there will be no problem for our relationship with the US.”
Trump had recently characterized Bangladesh as a country in a “total state of chaos” and condemned “barbaric violence” against minorities such as Hindus and Christians. Observers suggest that if Trump is re-elected, Awami League could use ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to restore his political stature. Trump emphasized his commitment to strengthening US-India relations in a recent Diwali message, stating: “Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend Prime Minister Modi.”
Alam clarified that Trump’s comments on minorities in Bangladesh stem from domestic politics influenced by lobbyists. Alam said Bangladesh’s relationship with India is good and the interim government wants to continue this good relationship.
Moreover, the Awami League will observe November 3 as “Jail Assassination Day” to honor the memory of four national leaders who were assassinated in 1975, a tragic event after the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Memorial wreaths will be placed at the leaders’ graves in Dhaka and Rajshahi, as announced on the party’s Facebook page.
Meanwhile, Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman highlighted the important issue of money laundering, estimating that between $12 billion and $15 billion is laundered from Bangladesh annually, mainly through trade-based methods, and highlighted the complexity of recovering these funds.
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