Bangladesh has rejected President Trump’s claim that USAID misused $29 million in funds. The Foreign Ministry clarified that the funds were allocated to Democracy International, a U.S. organization, not to a Bangladeshi company. The project, aimed at strengthening political stability, was executed under a bilateral agreement and followed a competitive bidding process.

Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry has officially refuted claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the misuse of $29 million in funds by the USAID. Trump asserted that the funds were awarded to an obscure Bangladeshi company for political manipulation. The Ministry clarified that the funds were allocated to Democracy International, a registered U.S. organization, for a project aimed at enhancing political stability in Bangladesh under a bilateral assistance agreement.

In summary, the Bangladeshi government has dismissed President Trump’s allegations about the improper allocation of USAID funds. They emphasized that the project was awarded to a U.S.-based organization through a competitive bidding process and adhered to strict financial regulations. Bangladesh remains committed to transparency in its development partnerships with the United States.

Original Source: www.aa.com.tr

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