Washington DC, Feb. 16 -- As part of its cost-cutting drive to reduce the burden on US taxpayers, the Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has terminated several overseas projects, including one in Bangladesh that has drawn attention.

The department, reportedly led by billionaire Elon Musk, announced the cancellation of $29 million in funding allocated for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh."

This development follows US President Donald Trump's recent denial of allegations regarding America's involvement in regime change in Bangladesh. The accusations surfaced after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted last year during a nationwide student-led protest.

According to Democra...