May 9, 2025 12:18 am
Full News

“I Will Leave the Bangladesh Issue to Modi” -Donald Trump

Right after a bilateral meeting between Narendra Modi and Donald Trump at the White House, an Indian journalist directed a question toward the U.S. President during the press conference. The journalist asked, “We know that during the power transition in Bangladesh, the U.S. deep state was involved under the Biden administration. Recently, the meeting between Muhammad Yunus and Junior Soros (George Soros’ son) has also proven that. So, what do you have to say about Bangladesh?”

Donald Trump responded, “No, our deep state had no role in this. The (Indian) Prime Minister has been working on this matter for a long time… In fact, I have read that (India) has been working on it for hundreds of years.”

Pointing to Narendra Modi sitting beside him, Trump added, “So, I will leave the Bangladesh issue to the (Indian) Prime Minister.”

Diplomatic analysts in Delhi interpret Trump’s statement as confirmation that India remains the most influential and decisive power in South Asian geopolitics. It also signals that the current U.S. administration will not seek to bypass India or intervene in Bangladesh-related affairs. This is the first time since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government on August 5 that India has received such a reassuring message from the top U.S. leadership.

Until the last moment, there was uncertainty about whether Bangladesh would even be discussed between the two leaders, mainly due to Trump’s ongoing “tariff war.” Just an hour before his meeting with Modi on Thursday (February 13) afternoon, Trump dropped a major announcement—declaring that any country imposing high tariffs on U.S. goods would face reciprocal tariffs at the same rate. He specifically mentioned, “India is at the top of the pack,” making it clear that India would be most affected by this policy.

Following such an uncomfortable statement for India, it was widely expected that the summit meeting between the two leaders would focus primarily on tariffs, pushing issues like Bangladesh into the background. However, that was not the case. Instead, Bangladesh was discussed in detail.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed this during a press conference in Washington, D.C., after the meeting.

A top Indian diplomatic source stated that India conveyed to President Trump its vision of a “peaceful, stable, democratic, progressive, and prosperous” Bangladesh. Trump fully endorsed this policy.

Before his meeting with Trump, Narendra Modi also held separate meetings in Washington on Thursday with U.S. National Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard and U.S. National Security Advisor (NSA) Mike Waltz. Reports suggest that Bangladesh was also a key topic of discussion in these high-level meetings.

Related News
Security Concerns: India Shuts Down Over Half of Jammu and Kashmir’s Tourist Spots
Life of a Bangladeshi Politician is a curse
Trump Prepares to Boost U.S. Arms Exports
Trump’s return to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral re-opening in Paris.
Houthi Missile Strike Injures Over a Dozen in Tel Aviv
New Godzilla Movie Announced
Related Posts
U.S. Consulate in Lahore Orders Staff to Take Shelter Amid Security Threats
Journalist Attacked with Bricks by Miscreants in Bangladesh
Alert in Rajasthan and Punjab: Police Leave Cancelled, Missiles Ready
India Launches Overnight Drone Strikes Across Pakistan; 25 Drones Shot Down
Biggest Stock Market Crash in a Decade Hits Bangladesh
India-Pakistan Tensions Shake South Asia, Clouds Loom Over Bangladesh’s Economy
More News

Rabindranath Tagore Mural Vandalized with Black Ink in Bangladesh, Fans Express Outrage

A mural of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore was defaced with black ink in the Jilapitola area of Kumarkhali in Kushtia, Bangladesh, sparking anger among his admirers. The vandalism, which also included distortion of Tagore’s name, came to public attention after an image of the defaced mural began circulating on social media on the night of […]

Hamas Announced The Names Of 3 Hostages For Release

Israeli forces launched an attack on northern Gaza after the ceasefire agreement was delayed Hamas cited ‘technical difficulties’ in releasing a list of potential hostages to be released under the terms of the ceasefire agreement. Finally the names of three hostages who will be released by the organization have been announced. According to the conditions […]

Meta and Amazon Cut Back on Diversity Programs Amid Political Pressure

Meta Platforms and Amazon.com are winding down their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs as Donald Trump prepares to return to the US presidency. This move comes amidst increasing conservative opposition to such initiatives. In an internal memo dated January 10, Meta announced the end of its DEI programs, including those for hiring, training, and […]

Bucky’s Cameo in Captain America: Brave New World Divides Fans

Captain America: Brave New World has caused a stir among Marvel fans with the unexpected cameo of Bucky Barnes, portrayed by Sebastian Stan. The film, currently in theaters, marks Anthony Mackie’s first solo outing as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America. However, it is Bucky’s brief appearance that has sparked significant debate within the Marvel […]

Elizabeth Olsen Joins New Thriller, Future in Marvel Still Unclear

Elizabeth Olsen, known for her roles in Love and Death and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has landed a new movie role. According to Deadline, she will star alongside Julia Roberts in a thriller titled Panic Carefully. The film is written and directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail. This project marks a reunion for Roberts […]

Tottenham until 2026

The English Premier League club has extended the contract with the South Korean forward for one year. Tottenham Hotspur have signed a one-year extension to Son Heung-min’s contract. So the South Korean forward will stay at the English Premier League club until 2026. Son joined Tottenham in 2015. The 32-year-old is now the club’s captain. […]

US Averts Shutdown as Senate Passes Budget Deal

The U.S. Senate passed a budget deal early Saturday, narrowly avoiding a federal government shutdown. The bill, approved 85-11, was passed just after the House’s endorsement and now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. Without this agreement, millions of federal employees faced unpaid leave or work without pay, while key public services like parks and food […]

Dreaded Militant Maulana Mohibullah Freed From Jail Gate After Forcibly Protesting

Maulana Mohibullah, who was imprisoned in a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act, was forcibly snatched away after a human chain and demonstration in front of the gate of Kashimpur Central Jail in Gazipur, Bangladesh. He was forced to be released around 4:15 pm on Tuesday. By freeing this top militant, the illegal Yunus government has […]

The Nobel Peace Prize winner tramples on press freedom

Charlotte Jacquemart The transitional government under Muhammad Yunus puts unwanted journalists in prison – with fabricated murder charges.  Getting into the country is easier than ever. The border police officer at Hazrat Shahjalal Airport in Dhaka waves you through. They are happy to have foreign tourists, as they have hardly been coming since the […]

Modi Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration Ceremony

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the inauguration ceremony of newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump. Instead, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will represent the country at the event, according to a statement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs. The statement mentioned that the committee overseeing the inauguration ceremony of President […]