“I’ll leave Bangladesh to PM Modi" says Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has denied any involvement of the United States in Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis, stating that he would "leave Bangladesh to Prime Minister Modi." The remark came during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their bilateral talks in Washington. Trump’s statement signals that the US will not intervene in the escalating unrest in Bangladesh, which has seen widespread violence after the ousting of Sheikh Hasina’s government.

The crisis began with large-scale student-led protests that led to Hasina's resignation and her departure to India. Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus has since taken charge of an interim government, but his tenure has been marked by violent clashes, targeted attacks on Hindu minorities, and the destruction of temples. Supporters of Hasina’s Awami League have accused the interim government of failing to prevent violence, while protests against Yunus’ leadership have erupted both in Bangladesh and outside the White House during Modi’s visit.

Amid the unrest, Bangladesh’s opposition, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has urged India to extradite Hasina, accusing her of human rights violations during her tenure. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir referred to a UN fact-finding report that detailed alleged mass killings and suppression of protesters under Hasina’s government. The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry has indicated that a formal request for Hasina’s extradition may be made, but no official confirmation has been given. India has yet to respond to these demands.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner, Md. Nurul Islam, to discuss the developments. The MEA stated that while India remains committed to a "positive, constructive, and mutually beneficial relationship" with Bangladesh, it rejects accusations from Bangladeshi authorities that India is responsible for internal governance issues. The statement clarified that comments made by Hasina were in her "individual capacity" and did not reflect India's official position.

Meanwhile, the US government has halted all aid to Bangladesh, immediately suspending USAID-funded projects, contracts, and grants. A letter issued by USAID directed all implementing partners to cease operations, further straining Bangladesh’s interim administration. The situation in Bangladesh remains tense as political violence continues, and international pressure mounts over the worsening security and human rights conditions in the country.