Bangladesh Interim Govt's Foreign Deals: Deal or Trap? Fears of Major Losses Emerge

• Interim government signed 14 bilateral agreements, sparking debate and concern over potential diplomatic and economic risks.
• Deals with the US, including opening markets to 4,400-6,700 American products, importing wheat, cotton, 14 Boeing aircraft, and USD 15 billion LNG, are most controversial.
• Concerns include higher prices for wheat, biosecurity threats from US cotton, financial burden of Boeing purchase, and rising consumer prices due to LNG imports.
• Critics warn of harm to domestic farmers, increased import dependence, and heightened geopolitical tensions due to port leases and neglect of traditional partners.
• Non-disclosure agreements and potential US trade restrictions on future FTAs with non-market economies could limit policy flexibility for next administration.