US President Donald Trump has sent a warm letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman thanking him for Dhaka's commitment to purchase Boeing aircraft, while expressing optimism about the country's future and signalling a desire to meet the premier in person soon. In the letter, dated August 31, 2026, and sent on White House letterhead, Trump conveyed his warmest regards and love to the people of Bangladesh, according to the Prime Minister's Press Wing. Trump thanked the Prime Minister for his decision to purchase Boeing aircraft, saying Boeing would not let Bangladesh down. The US president told Rahman that Boeing "will not let you down, and I will not forget," and expressed confidence in a bright future for Bangladesh.&nbsp;<h2>The Boeing Deal</h2> The letter follows an expansion of Bangladesh's aircraft procurement commitments to the United States.US Ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs Sergio Gor said in a post on X on August 30 that Trump and Rahman had reached an "incredible Deal" under which Bangladesh would significantly increase its initial order for Boeing aircraft, with Bangladesh committing to spend billions of dollars on additional aircraft, significantly increasing its initial order.&nbsp;However, Gor did not specify the number or models of aircraft involved, the total value of the commitment, or whether a purchase agreement had been formally signed. Gor's statement came nearly a month after his three-day official visit to Bangladesh from July 30 to August 1, during which he met senior government officials to discuss bilateral relations, trade and economic issues. Notably, Bangladesh had already increased its planned purchase of Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 back in July.<h2>Broader Bilateral Relationship &nbsp;</h2>This exchange builds on a warming US-Bangladesh relationship since Rahman took office. Trump had congratulated Rahman on February 18, following a February 9 signing of an "Agreement on Reciprocal Trade" under the prior interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.&nbsp;That deal reduced additional US "reciprocal tariffs" on select Bangladeshi exports from 20 per cent to 19 per cent, averting an earlier threat of 37 per cent tariffs, and included commitments on LNG purchases over fifteen years, the original acquisition of fourteen Boeing aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and expanded procurement of US military systems. In a February 18 letter, Trump had congratulated Rahman on his election victory and emphasised US intentions to deepen bilateral ties through trade, aviation cooperation and defence engagement, including provisions encouraging Bangladesh's Boeing procurement.Trump's latest letter closes with an expression of hope for an in-person meeting with Rahman "in the not too distant future," though no date has been announced.

US President Donald Trump thanked Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman for Dhaka’s Boeing aircraft commitment and expressed hope for an in-person meeting soon.

US President Donald Trump has sent a warm letter to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman thanking him for Dhaka's commitment to purchase Boeing aircraft, while expressing optimism about the country's future and signalling a desire to meet the premier in person soon. In the letter, dated August 31, 2026, and sent on White House letterhead, Trump conveyed his warmest regards and love to the people of Bangladesh, according to the Prime Minister's Press Wing. Trump thanked the Prime Minister for his decision to purchase Boeing aircraft, saying Boeing would not let Bangladesh down. The US president told Rahman that Boeing "will not let you down, and I will not forget," and expressed confidence in a bright future for Bangladesh. The Boeing Deal The letter follows an expansion of Bangladesh's aircraft procurement commitments to the United States. US Ambassador to India and special envoy for South and Central Asian affairs Sergio Gor said in a post on X on August 30 that Trump and Rahman had reached an "incredible Deal" under which Bangladesh would significantly increase its initial order for Boeing aircraft, with Bangladesh committing to spend billions of dollars on additional aircraft, significantly increasing its initial order. However, Gor did not specify the number or models of aircraft involved, the total value of the commitment, or whether a purchase agreement had been formally signed. Gor's statement came nearly a month after his three-day official visit to Bangladesh from July 30 to August 1, during which he met senior government officials to discuss bilateral relations, trade and economic issues. Notably, Bangladesh had already increased its planned purchase of Boeing aircraft from 14 to 25 back in July. Broader Bilateral Relationship This exchange builds on a warming US-Bangladesh relationship since Rahman took office. Trump had congratulated Rahman on February 18, following a February 9 signing of an "Agreement on Reciprocal Trade" under the prior interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. That deal reduced additional US "reciprocal tariffs" on select Bangladeshi exports from 20 per cent to 19 per cent, averting an earlier threat of 37 per cent tariffs, and included commitments on LNG purchases over fifteen years, the original acquisition of fourteen Boeing aircraft for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and expanded procurement of US military systems. In a February 18 letter, Trump had congratulated Rahman on his election victory and emphasised US intentions to deepen bilateral ties through trade, aviation cooperation and defence engagement, including provisions encouraging Bangladesh's Boeing procurement. Trump's latest letter closes with an expression of hope for an in-person meeting with Rahman "in the not too distant future," though no date has been announced.

US President Donald Trump thanked Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman for Dhaka’s Boeing aircraft commitment and expressed hope for an in-person meeting soon.

Trump thanks Bangladesh PM for Boeing deal, hints at meeting

Looks like Boeing is going to get away with just a rap on the knuckles for two fatal crashes that led to deaths of hundreds of passengers. If reports are to be believed, the US justice department has entered into a plea deal with the American plane maker, already under scrutiny for safety issues in the wake of the infamous 'mid-air window blowout' incident.

Multiple news organisations are reporting that, in spite of the grilling faced by Boeing officials at Congress, the firm will get a plea deal.&nbsp;

The fatal crashes involving Boeing Max planes had killed a total of 346 people in 2018 and 2019.

Earlier reports had said the justice department had asked Boeing to either plead guilty on conspiracy charges for the crashes, or face trial.

ABC News reported that the justice department's plea deal offer will help Boeing avoid trial on conspiracy to defraud the United States. It cited the lawyers representing relatives of the victims.&nbsp;

The families have been informed of the deal proposal, said the report.

<h2>What's in the plea deal?</h2>

As per the reports, in return for a guilty plea on a case filed in 2021, Boeing officials will &nbsp;be able to avoid trial.&nbsp;

Specifically, the guilty plea is for alleged misleading of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the safety evaluation of Boeing 737 Max model planes.&nbsp;

As per the deal, Boeing should appoint an external monitor and pay $200 million in fines, and remain in probation for three years.

<h2>Families of victims slam possible plea deal</h2>

When told about the proposal, the families expressed outrage, according to multiple reports citing their lawyers.

The deal, according to them, does not place accountability or admission of guilt on the conspiracy.

The $200 million fine is a pittance, when compared to the families' original demand of more than $20 billion, which could have sent the company into financial turmoil, or even bankruptcy.

In a statement, the families' lawyers &nbsp;Robert Clifford and Paul Cassell described it as "another sweetheart plea deal" &nbsp;that will "not acknowledge, in any way, that Boeing's crime killed 346 people."

"It also appears to rest on the idea that Boeing did not harm any victim," they said. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Looks like Boeing is going to get away with just a rap on the knuckles for two fatal crashes that led to deaths of hundreds of passengers. If reports are to be believed, the US justice department has entered into a plea deal with the American plane maker, already under scrutiny for safety issues in the wake of the infamous 'mid-air window blowout' incident.

Looks like Boeing is going to get away with just a rap on the knuckles for two fatal crashes that led to deaths of hundreds of passengers. If reports are to be believed, the US justice department has entered into a plea deal with the American plane maker, already under scrutiny for safety issues in the wake of the infamous 'mid-air window blowout' incident. Multiple news organisations are reporting that, in spite of the grilling faced by Boeing officials at Congress, the firm will get a plea deal. The fatal crashes involving Boeing Max planes had killed a total of 346 people in 2018 and 2019. Earlier reports had said the justice department had asked Boeing to either plead guilty on conspiracy charges for the crashes, or face trial. ABC News reported that the justice department's plea deal offer will help Boeing avoid trial on conspiracy to defraud the United States. It cited the lawyers representing relatives of the victims. The families have been informed of the deal proposal, said the report. What's in the plea deal? As per the reports, in return for a guilty plea on a case filed in 2021, Boeing officials will be able to avoid trial. Specifically, the guilty plea is for alleged misleading of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the safety evaluation of Boeing 737 Max model planes. As per the deal, Boeing should appoint an external monitor and pay $200 million in fines, and remain in probation for three years. Families of victims slam possible plea deal When told about the proposal, the families expressed outrage, according to multiple reports citing their lawyers. The deal, according to them, does not place accountability or admission of guilt on the conspiracy. The $200 million fine is a pittance, when compared to the families' original demand of more than $20 billion, which could have sent the company into financial turmoil, or even bankruptcy. In a statement, the families' lawyers Robert Clifford and Paul Cassell described it as "another sweetheart plea deal" that will "not acknowledge, in any way, that Boeing's crime killed 346 people." "It also appears to rest on the idea that Boeing did not harm any victim," they said. (With inputs from agencies)

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