Trump Praises Bangladesh Boeing Deal as Key to Boosting US Exports
US President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for deciding to purchase Boeing aircraft, highlighting the significance of the deal in strengthening bilateral trade ties.
In a letter dated August 31, Trump told Rahman that he appreciated Bangladesh's decision to buy Boeing aircraft and said, 'Boeing will not disappoint you, and neither will I forget it.'
Bangladesh currently operates 14 Boeing aircraft and has placed an order for another 14 planes in April 2026. The country finalized a $3.7 billion deal for the new aircraft, which includes eight Boeing 787-10s, two Boeing 787-9s, and four Boeing 737-8 MAX.
The US Export-Import Bank is expected to support the transaction by arranging financing, with the Bangladesh government providing a guarantee for the loan. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in November 2031.