On April 17, 2025, a visiting US delegation met with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna. The delegation reaffirmed the United States’ strong support for Bangladesh’s reform agenda under the Interim Government, and engaged in discussions on key regional issues related to peace, security, and development.
The delegation, which included Deputy Assistant Secretaries of State Nicole A. Chulick and Andrew Herrup, was joined by Bangladesh’s National Security Adviser, Dr. Khalilur Rahman, and the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Tracey Ann Jacobson.
During the meeting, the US officials expressed their gratitude for Bangladesh’s role in hosting over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees and commended the progress made under the leadership of Professor Yunus concerning their rehabilitation. “We appreciate your vision of looking at the Rohingya issue not in isolation but in the context of Myanmar as a whole,” Chulick remarked.
The Chief Adviser highlighted a significant step in the repatriation process, citing Myanmar’s identification of 180,000 Rohingyas as eligible for return to Rakhine. He also discussed initiatives aimed at improving regional cooperation, connectivity, and fostering people-to-people ties.
Professor Yunus expressed his appreciation for the continued support from the US, especially under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership. He thanked the US for resuming aid for the Rohingyas and the temporary suspension of reciprocal tariffs. “We are continuing our work to support his trade agenda,” Professor Yunus added.
This meeting reflects the ongoing strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Bangladesh, focusing on collaborative efforts in both humanitarian and economic matters.
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