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Bangladesh Responds to Misreported USAID Funding Allegations

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

International

Bangladesh has strongly refuted claims that USAID allocated $21 million to support voter turnout efforts in India, clarifying that the funding was designated for local political engagement programs within Bangladesh. The controversy arose following assertions that the funds were misdirected,

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India Probes Alleged $21 Million USAID Funding for Voter Turnout

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has addressed concerns following claims of foreign funding allegedly influencing the country’s electoral process. The controversy revolves around reports suggesting that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated $21 million to increase voter participation in India. Speaking at a