Bangladesh votes in a general election on Thursday after a Gen Z-led uprising toppled India-allied premier Sheikh Hasina in August 2024. She has since taken refuge in New Delhi, allowing China to deepen its influence in Bangladesh as India’s presence wanes. ADVERTISEMENTChina recently signed a defence agreement with Bangladesh to build a drone factory near the India border, worrying foreign diplomats. Christensen also said that President Donald Trump's administration would "like to see a good relationship between Bangladesh and India to support stability in the region". Aid for Rohingya RefugeesRegarding the 1.2 million Rohingya refugees sheltered in Bangladesh, the ambassador said the United States remained the largest contributor to humanitarian operations.

Source: The Telegraph February 11, 2026 07:28 UTC