Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Mohammad Yunus, is reportedly considering the formalization of two critical defence agreements with the United States: the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) and the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). While the earlier proposal for a humanitarian corridor to Myanmar’s Rakhine State is no longer being pursued, these agreements are seen as pivotal for strengthening Bangladesh’s military logistics and intelligence-sharing capabilities. The draft forms of ACSA and GSOMIA were broadly agreed upon in March 2022. US officials have highlighted that these frameworks would support Bangladesh’s Forces Goal 2030 by enabling military modernization and improved interoperability with US forces, especially during joint humanitarian and security operations. However, the move could raise concerns among neighboring countries, particularly China—Bangladesh’s main supplier of military hardware—and potentially India, given the regional strategic implications. Bangladeshi officials assure that their armed forces are institutionally prepared for the responsibilities these agreements entail.