Bangladesh, Feb. 21 -- In a highly contentious vote, the United States Senate has confirmed Kash Patel, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, as the new director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Patels confirmation, with a narrow 51-49 margin, marks a significant shift in the leadership of the agency, reflecting Trumps broader agenda to reshape key government institutions. Notably, Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in opposing Patels nomination, citing concerns about his past statements and close ties to Trump.

Following the vote, Patel took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to outline his vision for the agency. “My mission as Director is clear: let good...