US Provided Over $212 Million in Financial Aid to Bangladesh in 2023, Says State Department Spokesperson

August 6 :
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller announced during a news briefing on August 6 that Washington has given health and economic development aid to Bangladesh totaling more than 212 million dollars in fiscal year 2023. In his remarks at Monday's briefing, he emphasized the close relationship between the United States and Bangladesh and mentioned that, since 2017, the United States has sent about $2 billion in aid to help Rohingya refugees.

According to US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, "With respect to financial support in fiscal year 2023 the United States provided over 212 million dollars in bilateral economic development and health assistance to Bangladesh."

Our relationship with the people of Bangladesh depends on them, so we hope they continue.He went on to say that since August of 2017, the United States has given approximately $2 billion in humanitarian aid to Rohingya refugees.

Miller went on to say that we must back the democratic hopes of the people of Bangladesh and that there must be an open and thorough investigation of the recent events there.

We need an open and thorough investigation into the violence that has taken place in recent weeks. During Monday's media conference, Miller emphasized the significance of recognizing the democratic hopes and dreams of the people of Bangladesh and working towards a transition to democratic rule.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh announced her resignation and subsequent departure from her position, and this follows her announcement.

In a nationally broadcast speech, Bangladesh's army chief, General General Waker-Uz-Zaman, announced Hasina's resignation and proclaimed the formation of an interim administration.

After hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on protests that started as protests against employment quotas and turned into a movement seeking Hasina's ouster, she stepped down as prime minister.

The United States subsequently demanded that Bangladesh uphold democratic rights after she won a fourth consecutive term in January.
Violence broke out in Dhaka on Sunday, killing 95 and injuring hundreds more. The casualties included 14 police personnel.