He added that the United States can provide “a range of options” to help Bangladesh meet its military needs, including US-made systems and equipment from allied partners, offering what he described as alternatives to Chinese hardware. Bangladesh has also been in discussions with Pakistan over the possible purchase of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, jointly developed by Pakistan and China. Christensen also noted that Washington would like to see improved relations between Bangladesh and India, describing such ties as important for regional stability. Rohingya aid and burden sharingChristensen also addressed the ongoing humanitarian crisis involving more than one million Rohingya refugees living in camps in southeastern Bangladesh. The United States remains the largest single donor to the Rohingya response, he told Reuters.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 11, 2026 14:28 UTC