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1. Discuss the relationship between US and Bangladesh and explain the view of Bangladesh's government and the opposition to the US's new visa policy. What will be the implications of the US’s new visa policy?
Introduction
The introduction has to be short and crisp. Here in this question start your introduction with the relationship between US and Bangladesh.
Relationship between US and Bangladesh
The US is the biggest destination for Bangladesh’s garment exports, and Bangladesh is the third largest exporter of garments to the US after China and Vietnam. As the industry is the backbone of the country’s economic growth, it is seeking a GSP-Plus status with the US and Europe for its readymade garment exports.
The EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) gives developing countries a special incentive to pursue sustainable development and good governance, in return for cuts in import duties.
Body
Here first explain what is US's new visa policy and then write Bangladesh government's views
US's new visa Policy
- The new policy, which covers current and former Bangladeshi officials, members of ruling and opposition parties, etc., would restrict the issuance of visas to those who undermine the holding of free and fair elections.
- In clarifications issued soon after the announcement, the US State Department said the actions were not targeted against the Awami League-led government.
Implications of the US’s new visa policy
- The US is the biggest destination for Bangladesh's garment exports, and Bangladesh is the third-largest exporter of garments to the US after China and Vietnam. The industry is the backbone of the country's economic growth.
- A (Generalised System of Preference) GSP-Plus status with the US and Europe for its ready-made garment exports is crucial when Bangladesh graduates out of the least developed country category in 2006.
In this question, the conclusion is especially important because it provides an opportunity to discuss the implications of the new visa policy and to speculate about how the policy might affect the relationship between the United States and Bangladesh.
Conclusion
The new visa policy is a clear sign that the United States is concerned about the state of democracy in Bangladesh. The policy is likely to put pressure on the Bangladeshi government to hold free and fair elections. However, it is also possible that the policy could backfire and lead to increased tensions between the two countries. Only time will tell how the new visa policy will play out.
02-Jun 2023
