Bangladesh can gain big from its “advantageous situation” of being a focal point in the Indo-Pacific region if it can address the diplomatic, democratic, governance and economic pitfalls, said foreign policy analysts. 

Unchecked Chinese influence may challenge the sovereignty and strategic autonomy of the Indo-Pacific region, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas said today

A specific strategy would project Bangladesh as an active and responsible stakeholder in the region

The US wants to see Bangladesh as an independent player in the Indo-Pacific region, recognising it as a significant geostrategic actor in the region’s security architecture, says US-based foreign policy expert Anu Anwar.