The incredible happened. At a historic moment for American democracy, Republican Donald Trump Won the 2024 US presidential election This will see him return to the White House on January 20, 2025. This is indeed a remarkable comeback for the former president; “a phoenix from the ashes”. Fox News anchor He described it as overcoming criminal convictions, indictments, apparent assassination attempts and persistent accusations of authoritarianism on his way to re-election. By doing so, he avenged his loss to President Joe Biden four years ago.

At last count, Trump had 292 delegate votes (to Democratic candidate Kamala Harris’ 226 votes), thus taking control of the Senate and possibly the House of Representatives; votes are still being counted after early projected victories in key battleground states.

What does Trump’s second presidency mean for the world and indeed for Bangladesh? As the world braces for potentially devastating and far-reaching impacts on global politics, Bangladesh has its share of concerns that it will sooner or later seek clarity. It’s important to consider Trump’s past policies and recent statements to understand some of the concerns. Experts say Trump’s presidency is likely to bring some, if not fundamental, changes in US foreign policy towards Bangladesh, creating potential ripple effects on issues covering trade, political dynamics, climate change and Bangladesh’s relations with regional powers.

As you may remember, Trump commented on this issue before the election. “barbaric violence” This portrayal of Hindus, Christians and other minorities in Bangladesh is both unfair and unfounded. There are concerns among some that the United States may be led to see this happen. Bangladesh through India’s eyesWe hope that such concerns will be properly addressed in the coming days.

Trump’s presidency could emphasize more transactional diplomacy, reflecting his “America First” stance, which could potentially impact Bangladesh-US trade. The USA is our largest trading partner. But given Trump’s history of raising tariffs and protectionist policies, Bangladesh’s dependence on US exports could theoretically face disruptions. Climate policy is another concern. Trump’s previous stance on climate change, marked by the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and declining engagement with global climate initiatives, was alarming for vulnerable countries dependent on climate adaptation financing, such as Bangladesh. Her history with the WHO also demonstrates the potential for strained relations with global health institutions that could potentially hinder Bangladesh’s access to international health resources.

There are many other areas of common interest where Bangladesh and the United States will cross paths in an increasingly complex and changing reality. However, time will tell how the relations between our interim government and the upcoming Trump presidency will be shaped. His chief advisor, Prof Muhammed Yunus, acted quickly. I congratulate the elected presidentHe expressed optimism about strengthening bilateral relations and future cooperation. Going forward, we hope that the government will communicate with its U.S. counterpart as necessary to ensure that our interests are protected.