Bangladesh, Feb. 22 -- Recent data from the United States government reveals that under President Joe Bidens administration, Bangladesh has become the largest recipient of American development aid in South Asia, receiving a total of $1.89 billion over the past four years. The majority of these funds were disbursed through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), with a notable increase directed toward Bangladeshs government and civil society, particularly during the 2024 election year.

Among 15 countries in South and Central Asia, Bangladesh ranks second in receiving US foreign assistance, surpassed only by Afghanistan, which received $4.82 billion due to the United States prolonged military presence and subsequent...