What is behind the US-China competition in Bangladesh?

02 April, 2026, 11:15 pm

Last modified: 02 April, 2026, 11:18 pm

What is behind the US-China competition in Bangladesh?

02 April, 2026, 11:15 pm

Last modified: 02 April, 2026, 11:18 pm

Bangladesh is a rapidly developing economy. On the one hand, Bangladeshi ready-made garments are being exported to the US and European markets, while on the other hand, China is playing a role in the country's development infrastructure. Bangladesh has gradually become a competition area for these two countries. Why?

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