U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Brent T. Christensen as the next ambassador to Bangladesh, returning the veteran diplomat to Dhaka at a critical time in bilateral ties.
Dr. Muhammad Yunus has spent over $26 million on foreign trips in one year, drawing criticism for delivering little benefit to Bangladesh beyond personal branding.
The Bangladesh Chhatra League has demanded the resignation of the Yunus-led government, accusing it of creating unsafe, weaponized campuses and displacing students.
Mob violence and journalist persecution surged across Bangladesh in August, with 23 people killed, 96 journalists targeted, and rights groups warning of worsening law and order.
