US Pledges $202 Million in Aid to Support Bangladesh's Economic Reforms

The high-level delegation's visit aims to foster inclusive growth under Nobel laureate Yunus's interim government following Hasina's ousting.

The US delegation, led by Brent Neiman, met with Bangladesh's interim government to discuss economic growth and institutional reforms.
Bangladesh's interim government, headed by Muhammad Yunus, seeks $5 billion in aid to stabilize the economy impacted by the Ukraine war.
USAID has committed an additional $202 million to promote governance, social, human, and economic resilience in Bangladesh.
The US reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh's judicial, police, and financial reforms, and efforts to recover assets stolen by the previous regime.
The delegation also addressed labor issues, the Rohingya crisis, and climate risks, while engaging with American businesses operating in Bangladesh.