Bangladesh Joins Pakistan, Offers Troops for Gaza Peace Force

• Bangladesh, led by Muhammad Yunus, expressed willingness to join US President Donald Trump’s Internal Stabilisation Force (ISF) in Gaza.
• This move follows Pakistan's footsteps, aiming to oversee reconstruction and economic recovery in war-torn Gaza.
• National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman met with US officials in Washington, receiving a green signal for troop deployment.
• Bangladesh seeks strategic indulgence from Washington and international validation for its interim authority.
• The Yunus administration aims to consolidate domestic support, especially from Jamaat-e-Islami, and secure US acceptance for a long transition period.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh offers troops for Gaza peace, seeking US support and international validation for its interim government.