Bangladesh’s interim government sees no risk of facing US sanctions if it purchases arms from China, said Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain.
He made the remarks on Tuesday (November 11) evening while speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka.
Recently, the United States has initiated a new law titled the “Think Twice Act 2025”, aimed at countering China’s growing influence in the global defense sector. According to the proposed act, any country purchasing defense equipment from China could face economic sanctions or other restrictions from Washington.
In this context, when asked whether Bangladesh could face such sanctions if it procures weapons from China, Touhid Hossain stated that Bangladesh has always followed a policy of balance and will continue to do so. “Dhaka does not lean toward any particular country,” he added.
The adviser further said, “Bangladesh believes in maintaining balanced relations. Therefore, we don’t see any possibility of such sanctions affecting us.”
According to media reports, Bangladesh’s interim government has recently approved a plan to purchase 20 Chinese J-10 fighter jets, along with new surface-to-air missiles and long-range radar systems.
Regarding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s appeal to the United Nations, Touhid Hossain said, “Anyone can submit an appeal. If the UN makes any remarks on the matter, Bangladesh will respond accordingly.”
When asked about recent Indian media reports linking Bangladesh to a militant attack in India, the adviser dismissed the claims as “completely baseless.”
Touhid Hossain also confirmed that Bangladesh will not send any observers to monitor Myanmar’s upcoming national elections.
