Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammed Yunus, has invited billionaire Elon Musk to introduce his satellite internet service, Starlink, in the country, media reports said.
The proposal is viewed as an attempt to secure diplomatic favour from the Trump administration, which, unlike President Biden’s government, does not seem to oppose Dhaka’s tenuous leadership.
The discussion between Musk and Yunus took place alongside Musk’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Washington at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.
Relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated since Yunus assumed power following last year’s uprising, which ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
India, a key ally of Hasina, has seen its influence in Dhaka decline, while Hasina remains in exile in New Delhi.
Bangladesh continues to push for her extradition, citing allegations related to the deaths of hundreds of protesters during the revolt that led to her removal.
