The Indo-Pacific strategy is the U.S. Government's vision for a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific region in which countries of the Indo-Pacific are empowered to tackle 21st-century challenges and seize emerging opportunities.[1] Bangladesh, strategically located in the Bay of Bengal, serves as a gateway to South and Southeast Asia. Its position makes it a key participant in the Indo-Pacific strategy of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Bangladesh views stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific as essential for becoming a modern, developed nation. The country aims for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific to ensure long-term resilience and shared prosperity for all.[2]
- ^ The White House, Washington. Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States. February 2022. Accessed 28 September, 2024.
- ^ Md Shariful Islam, "The Growing Importance of Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific," The Daily Star, November 21, 2023, accessed September 28, 2024, https://www.thedailystar.net/opinion/views/news/the-growing-importance-bangladesh-the-indo-pacific-3474976