Dhaka considers some trade agreements to be unfavorable, BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s adviser has told RT India

The incoming government in Dhaka may renegotiate all unfavorable deals with the US, a top aide to Bangladesh National Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman has told RT India.

The comments by Ziauddin Hyder, adviser to BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, come after the party won the Bangladesh election held on Thursday and secured a two-thirds majority in the country’s 300-member parliament. 

“This trade issue with the US, it is there for many months now,” Hyder said. “Bangladesh’s government has been negotiating hard. I am sure we will build on this, and take the good ones forward.”

He added, “There are some deals that are not in favor of Bangladesh. We will make sure to renegotiate to increase our trade relationship further.”

When asked about maintaining a balancing act between the US, China, and India, Hyder said, “We will be looking into issues, as opposed to looking into a country. The number one priority will be to protect Bangladesh’s interests.”

Rahman’s aide added that his party seeks good ties with India.

“He [Rahman] would like to navigate very good relations with all neighbors, including India, a large neighbor” Hyder said.

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