Mohammed Yunus Invites Elon Musk to Bangladesh, Proposes Starlink Expansion
Elon Musk to introduce his Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh
Mohammed Yunus-led interim government has extended an invitation to billionaire Elon Musk to introduce his Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh. The move is widely seen as an effort to gain diplomatic support from the Trump administration, which has shown a different stance towards Bangladesh compared to the Biden government. A statement from Yunus’ media office, cited by AFP, emphasized that Starlink would provide new opportunities for Bangladesh’s youth, rural women, and underserved communities.
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Elon Musk Expresses Interest in Visiting Bangladesh After Yunus’ Invitation
Elon Musk has shown enthusiasm for visiting Bangladesh following an official invitation from Mohammed Yunus. Although Musk has yet to publicly comment on the matter, a statement confirmed that he is “looking forward” to the visit. Notably, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO has not shared any remarks regarding the meeting on X, the social media platform he owns. The discussion between Musk and Yunus coincided with Musk’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, further fueling speculation about regional geopolitical shifts.
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Bangladesh-India Relations Strained as Yunus Pushes for Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition
Tensions between Bangladesh and India have escalated since Mohammed Yunus assumed office, following the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. India had been a close ally of Hasina, who is now in exile in New Delhi. The interim government in Bangladesh is pushing for her extradition, citing allegations related to the deaths of hundreds of protesters during last year’s uprising. Meanwhile, Yunus’ engagement with Musk signals a strategic shift, potentially aligning Bangladesh with new international allies.
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