Trump Denies US Role in Bangladesh Crisis, Leaves It to PM Modi

On Thursday, US President Donald Trump denied any involvement of the US ‘deep state’ in Bangladesh internal affairs and suggested that Prime Minister Modi should address questions regarding the issue.

Trump stated, “Our deep state had no involvement. This is an issue the Prime Minister has been addressing for a long time. Honestly, I’ve been reading about it, and I will leave the matter of Bangladesh to the Prime Minister.”

President Trump’s remarks came while responding to a query during a press meeting at the White House after bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi.

Narendra Modi also expressed concerns over the ongoing issues in Bangladesh.

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India’s reaction to the Bangladesh issue

Bangladesh’s political instability, especially after the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government in August last year, has become a source of tension between India and Bangladesh.

Diplomatic protests have also arisen regarding the border fencing issue and other ongoing disputes.

During a press briefing following a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and the US President at the White House, the foreign secretary said that the two leaders discussed the topic. He expressed hope that the situation in India’s neighboring country would improve, paving the way for “stable and constructive” relations between the two nations.

In response to a reporter’s question, the Foreign Secretary stated, “The two leaders discussed this topic.” The Prime Minister expressed his views and concerns regarding the recent developments in Bangladesh and India’s perspective on the situation. We hope that the situation in Bangladesh progresses in a way that allows us to build stable and constructive relations with them. However, there are concerns about the situation, and the Prime Minister shared these views with President Trump.”

In August 2024, a student-led movement led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina following weeks of protests and violence that claimed over 600 lives. Hasina, aged 76, fled to India, and an interim government, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, took office.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Bangladesh in December of the previous year, where both India and Bangladesh agreed to uphold “good working relations.”

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