Bangladesh–United States relations
Bangladesh |
United States |
---|---|
Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Bangladesh, Washington, D.C. | Embassy of the United States, Dhaka |
Envoy | |
Bangladeshi Ambassador to the United States Muhammad Imran | American Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter D. Haas |
Bangladesh-United States relations are the
Bangladesh has an embassy in
History
Relations between
In
During the
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, including
After the liberation of Bangladesh in December 1971 and the withdrawal of Indian troops in March 1972, the United States formally recognized the newly independent country on 4 April 1972, and pledged US$300 million in aid.[24][25] Herbert D. Spivack was the principal American diplomatic officer in Dhaka at the time.[26] Four days later, the United States and Bangladesh agreed to establish diplomatic relations at the embassy level.[27] The consulate-general was officially upgraded to an embassy on 18 May 1972.[28] Relations between Bangladesh and the American-led Western world dramatically improved in the late 1970s, when President Ziaur Rahman reversed the socialist policies of the first post-independence government and restored free markets. In 1983, military ruler Lieutenant General Hussain Muhammad Ershad was invited to the White House for talks with President Ronald Reagan.[29] Reagan praised Dhaka for its role in the Cold War, stating "the United States wishes to applaud Bangladesh, a member of the nonaligned movement, for its constructive approach to issues of regional and global concern. To cite only a few examples: Bangladesh clearly manifested its courage and resolve in its unswerving responses to aggression in Afghanistan and Kampuchea. It also took the lead in establishing the South Asian Regional Cooperation Organization, a body designed to build a more prosperous and stable region for the people of South Asia. Bangladesh's foreign policy has exhibited an activism, moderation, and force of moral conviction which has earned the respect of the world".[30] [31]
The
Bangladeshi Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has been awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom and the US Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honours of the United States.[34][35]
Present relations
Bangladesh is a major American ally in
After the
Trade and investment
The United States is the largest export market for Bangladesh.[41] The U.S. is also one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment in Bangladesh. The biggest American investment in the country are the operations of Chevron, which produces 50% of Bangladesh's natural gas.[42] Bilateral trade in 2014 stood at US$6 billion. The main American exports to Bangladesh are agricultural products (soybeans, cotton, wheat, dairy), aircraft, machinery, engines, and iron and steel products. American imports from Bangladesh include apparel, footwear, and textile products; toys, games and sporting goods; shrimp and prawns; and agricultural products.[43]
In June 2013, following the
However, on the service sector export front, the United States is the largest export destination for Bangladesh's ICT industry accounting for 34 percent of Bangladesh's ICT exports (Latifee, E. H., 2022).[45] Besides, the U.S. is the largest ICT market in the world representing 33 percent of the total or approximately US$ 1.8 trillion market size in 2022 with more than 0.52 million software and IT services companies collectively contributing 9.3 percent to the US GDP making them the top ICT export destination for Bangladesh as the USA has also the highest ICT spending per-capita (Latifee, E. H., 2022).[46]
Defense cooperation
The United States is one of Bangladesh's principal strategic military allies. American defense cooperation is seen as a counterweight to regional powers India and China, as well as Russia. Joint exercises are held on a regular basis, particularly in the Bay of Bengal. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command maintains regular engagements with the Bangladesh Armed Forces. The U.S. has also helped set up the elite SWADS marine unit in the Bangladesh Navy, which is modeled on American and South Korean special forces.
Bangladesh is one of the world's largest contributors to
Education and culture
There were 7,496 Bangladeshi students in U.S. universities in 2018, making Bangladesh 24th in the world among countries sending students to USA, and 10th in the world for sending Graduate level students.[50] The American Embassy in Bangladesh operates and supports several Education Consultancy Centers in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet and Rajshahi. Besides American Center, US Embassy also support the Edward M. Kennedy Center for Public Service & Arts and operates Archer K. Blood Library in Dhaka.[51] On the cultural front, Sisimpur, a USAID-funded Bangladeshi version of Sesame Street, is the most watched children's program on Bangladeshi television.
Disaster management
The United States has assisted Bangladesh during cyclone relief operations in 1991 and 2007.
Bangladeshi diaspora in the U.S.
The US-Bangladesh relationship is strengthened by the
See also
- Bangladeshi-Americans
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This article incorporates public domain material from U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets. United States Department of State.
Further reading
- Choudhury, G.W. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the Major Powers: Politics of a Divided Subcontinent (1975), relations with US, USSR and China.
External links
- History of Bangladesh - US relations
- Trade in Goods with Bangladesh
- Office of the US Trade Representative
- US Department of State
- US Embassy in Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Embassy in America
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