Washington urges Dhaka to grow trade pact, settle defence deals

Donald Trump congratulates Tarique Rahman, pushes for trade and defence deals – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on February 20, 2026 1:13 am by INDIAN AWAAZ Zakir Hossain from Dhaka US President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on assuming office and urged progress on trade and defence cooperation between the two countries. In a letter shared by Bangladesh’s foreign ministry, Trump expressed hope that the new leadership would sustain what he described as strong momentum in bilateral trade ties. Rahman t…

Washington urges Dhaka to grow trade pact, settle defence deals

Staff Reporter : United States President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on assuming office and urged Dhaka to accelerate implementation of a recently signed trade pact while concluding pending defence agreements with Washington. In a congratulatory letter disclosed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its official X account, Trump conveyed his best wishes to Tarique as he began his term foll…