The interim government does not anticipate any risk of sanctions for purchasing weapons from China, Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Tuesday evening.
Speaking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Touhid dismissed concerns that the planned arms deal with Beijing could trigger punitive measures from Western countries. “Bangladesh has always pursued, and will continue to pursue, a policy of balance,” he said.
His remarks came amid growing global scrutiny following the United States’ introduction of the proposed ‘Think Twice Act 2025’, which seeks to curb China’s expanding influence in the global defence market.
The legislation warns that any nation buying weapons from China could face economic restrictions, including possible sanctions from Washington.
According to recent media reports, Bangladesh’s interim government has approved a plan to purchase 20 Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets, alongside surface-to-air missiles and long-range radar systems as part of its military modernisation programme.
Touhid’s comments suggest Dhaka remains confident that its strategic neutrality and balanced diplomacy will prevent any fallout from the evolving geopolitical tensions between major powers.