US funding for foreign security forces: Dhaka seeks more time to send feedback
Dhaka has sought more time from Washington for sending feedback on the Leahy Law, which governs the US’ funding to foreign security forces.
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Dhaka has sought more time from Washington for sending feedback on the Leahy Law, which governs the US’ funding to foreign security forces.
Dhaka wants prior discussions before the US takes any decision on Bangladesh regarding security cooperation so that the country can ensure protection of its security interests.
The US on December 10 imposed sanctions on Rab and its seven current and former top officials on human rights grounds.
Dhaka protests US sanctions of top officials of the Bangladesh police.
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller was summoned by Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen today to convey Dhaka's "discontent" over the designated sanctions imposed by the US on some present and former officials of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).