Bangladesh cannot, as a nation, bow down to forces of terror which hinder its progress on the global stage. But it will need allies in the fightAs the US is the second largest destination for RMG products, strong trade ties are a win for both the US and Bangladesh. While the nation still reels from the tragic attacks of July 1 in Dhaka, businesses are suffering from uncertainty, and ordinary citizens are worried about their safety. Now, then, it is more important than ever for Bangladesh to foster the good will of the rest of the world, not just for trade relationships, but in partnerships that can help make our country safer and root out militant elements that threatens to destroy our social fabric. Bangladesh cannot, as a nation, bow down to forces of terror which hinder its progress on the global stage. But it will need allies in the fight. We sincerely hope, and believe, that the United States government can work with the Bangladesh government in these trying times and take US-Bangladesh relations to new heights.
The secretary of state tweeted that he had important discussions with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which included talks on security issues, and the US’s support in the fight against violent extremism.
Friendship and cooperation with the US is extremely crucial for Bangladesh at this juncture. Recently, US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat’s statement that the US wished to have greater business ties with Bangladesh signaled a stronger relationship between the two countries to come. Removing the restrictions on the GSP would go a long way towards improving that relationship.
