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Hindus in Bangladesh in distress, violence increased against...., 2442 cases reported in 330 days, Anti-India Yunus to... New Delhi: In a major development, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh and the United States on Sunday to import 7,00,000 tonnes of high-quality wheat annually from the United States at competitive prices for the next five years. It is important to note that the deal was signed ahead of third-round tariff talks between Bangladesh and the US in the last week of July. The second round of talks were inconclusive after the US imposed conditions to increase certain security cooperation to sign a non-disclosure tariff deal. The US has already announced that it will continue joint military exercises with Bangladesh. The MoU to import wheat was signed by Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir, Director General of the Food Department, on behalf of the Bangladesh government, and Joseph K. Sower, Vice President of the US Wheat Association, on behalf of the United States, in the presence of Bangladesh's Food Adviser, Ali Imam Majumdar. Speaking at the event, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that this MoU will create opportunities to build trust and create broader areas of mutual trade cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States, and the people of both countries will benefit. 'This MoU was signed between Bangladesh and the United States to ensure the overall food security, nutritional quality, and food supply of the country', the Bangladesh interim government said in a statement. The US, on the same day, announced that it will continue joint military exercises with Bangladesh. 'The Armed Forces of Bangladesh and the United States military will continue their longstanding partnership this summer through three joint exercises and the delivery of a new capability that will reinforce our common security interests. These efforts help to make the United States and Bangladesh stronger, and the region safer,' the US Embassy in Dhaka said in a statement. 'For the fourth year in a row, the Bangladesh Army and U.S. Army Pacific will conduct Exercise Tiger Lightning. Through realistic training, our soldiers will develop readiness for counterterrorism, peacekeeping, jungle operations, medical evacuations and countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs)', it added. 'Tiger Shark (part of the Flash Bengal series) is a joint training exercise where our two countries' Special Forces practice combat tasks. The exercise, ongoing since 2009, will feature patrol boat handling and small arms marksmanship that will strengthen Bangladesh's Special Warfare Diving and Salvage and the Para Commando Brigade ability to respond to crises. One of the highlights of this combined exercise is the use of U.S. equipment by both countries', the statement said. 'Exercise Pacific Angel: This will be the fourth iteration of Pacific Angel with Bangladesh. It will highlight one of the hallmarks of our defense relationship, our C-130 fleets, which are critical in disaster response airdrops and air mobility operations. The exercise also focuses on Search and Rescue (SAR) and Aeromedical operations further developing Bangladesh's ability to respond to humanitarian disasters', the statement said. 'RQ-21 Program Launch: The United States is working with Bangladesh's Army and Navy to develop an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability for Bangladesh. A Bangladesh Regiment comprised of Army and Navy personnel will operate the new RQ-21 Blackjack system. This joint effort will enable Bangladesh to monitor its maritime domain, secure its borders, and conduct peacekeeping missions', the statement said.
Time of India
21-07-2025
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Bangladesh signs deal with US to import 7,00,000 tonnes of wheat annually ahead of tariff talks
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Bangladesh and the United States on Sunday to import 7,00,000 tonnes of high-quality wheat annually from the United States at competitive prices for the next five deal was signed ahead of third-round tariff talks between Bangladesh and the US in the last week of July. The second round of talks were inconclusive after the US imposed conditions to increase certain security cooperation to sign a non-disclosure tariff deal. The US has already announced that it will continue joint military exercises with MoU to import wheat was signed by Md Abul Hasanat Humayun Kabir, Director General of the Food Department, on behalf of the Bangladesh government, and Joseph K. Sower, Vice President of the US Wheat Association, on behalf of the United States, in the presence of Bangladesh's Food Adviser, Ali Imam at the event, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that this MoU will create opportunities to build trust and create broader areas of mutual trade cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States, and the people of both countries will benefit."This MoU was signed between Bangladesh and the United States to ensure the overall food security, nutritional quality, and food supply of the country", the Bangladesh interim government said in a US, on the same day, announced that it will continue joint military exercises with Bangladesh."The Armed Forces of Bangladesh and the United States military will continue their longstanding partnership this summer through three joint exercises and the delivery of a new capability that will reinforce our common security interests. These efforts help to make the United States and Bangladesh stronger, and the region safer," the US Embassy in Dhaka said in a statement."For the fourth year in a row, the Bangladesh Army and U.S. Army Pacific will conduct Exercise Tiger Lightning. Through realistic training, our soldiers will develop readiness for counterterrorism, peacekeeping, jungle operations, medical evacuations and countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs)", it added."Tiger Shark (part of the Flash Bengal series) is a joint training exercise where our two countries' Special Forces practice combat tasks. The exercise, ongoing since 2009, will feature patrol boat handling and small arms marksmanship that will strengthen Bangladesh's Special Warfare Diving and Salvage and the Para Commando Brigade ability to respond to crises. One of the highlights of this combined exercise is the use of U.S. equipment by both countries", the statement said."Exercise Pacific Angel: This will be the fourth iteration of Pacific Angel with Bangladesh. It will highlight one of the hallmarks of our defense relationship, our C-130 fleets, which are critical in disaster response airdrops and air mobility operations. The exercise also focuses on Search and Rescue (SAR) and Aeromedical operations further developing Bangladesh's ability to respond to humanitarian disasters", the statement said."RQ-21 Program Launch: The United States is working with Bangladesh's Army and Navy to develop an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capability for Bangladesh. A Bangladesh Regiment comprised of Army and Navy personnel will operate the new RQ-21 Blackjack system. This joint effort will enable Bangladesh to monitor its maritime domain, secure its borders, and conduct peacekeeping missions", the statement July 11, the three-day second-round tariff talks between Bangladesh and the United States ended without two days ahead of the July 9 deadline, US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Bangladesh, imposing a 35 per cent tariff. According to the letter, the tariff will take effect on August 1.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Saint Martin Island of Bangladesh which led to the downfall of Hasina government is in news again due to...
New Delhi: In June 2025, there is a planned joint military exercise between the US and Bangladesh called 'Exercise Tiger Lightning'. This exercise is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2025 and aims to enhance peacekeeping readiness and promote interoperability between the armed forces of both nations. The focus of the exercise is on strengthening regional security and exploring areas where the US can support Bangladesh's military. The American army is going to conduct military exercises near Saint Martin Island in Bangladesh in collaboration with the Bangladesh Army. The government of Sheikh Hasina fell due to this very island. America wants to establish control over Saint Martin Island. Sheikh Hasina had accused America of wanting to remove her from power to seize this island. The American army is scheduled to conduct exercises in the Cox's Bazar area. This military exercise is scheduled to take place on a large scale next month between America and Bangladesh. America wants to keep an eye on trade with Myanmar, India, China, and the Strait of Malacca from this region. Allegedly, the current situation in Bangladesh may be caused by Saint Martin Island as alleged by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh. Sheikh Hasina, who is currently living in India, has stated that whatever the situation is there (in Bangladesh) is due to an island. During this, she also made serious allegations against America. She said that if her government had handed over Saint Martin Island to America, her government would have been still in power today and perhaps these circumstances would not have arisen. The coup in Bangladesh took place on August 5, 2024 when Sheikh Hasina's government was ousted from power. Amidst widespread student movements and public protests, she had to resign and flee the country to India. It is alleged that America was behind Sheikh Hasina's ouster. After Sheikh Hasina left the country, Muhammad Yunus, considered close the then US President Joe Biden, was made the head of the interim government. Now, it is reported that America wants to assert its authority over this island to strengthen its position in the Arabian Sea and establish a military base on this island to challenge China.
