Congratulating the People's Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the Presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Sponsored By: Representative Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]
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Summary
Congratulates Bangladesh on assuming the Presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and stresses strengthening U.S.–Bangladesh economic and security ties while encouraging democratic reforms.
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- U.S.–Bangladesh economic and security ties: Affirms their importance for a free and open Indo-Pacific and notes $13.7 billion in goods and services trade (2025) and joint exercises like Tiger Lightning and Tiger Shark.
- Bangladesh government: Encourages the government to pursue institutional reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and long-term political stability.
- Humanitarian and multilateral roles: Recognizes Bangladesh’s contribution of more than 4,000 military and police personnel to U.N. peacekeeping and notes Bangladesh has hosted over 1,000,000 Rohingya refugees with U.S. assistance.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pou, Nellie [D-NJ-9]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
SC • R
Sponsored 9/28/2026
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