Washington, D.C., February 21 – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly questioned a $29 million grant provided to an obscure organization in Bangladesh, allegedly aimed at strengthening the country's political environment. Speaking at an event with U.S. governors on Friday, Trump expressed skepticism about the funding, suggesting that the recipient was an unknown firm with only two employees.

According to a report by the Times of India, Trump remarked, “$29 million went to an organization to strengthen the political environment in Bangladesh. The name of which no one has ever heard of.” He further highlighted concerns about the legitimacy of the recipient, stating, “What can you imagine? A small company here gets $10,000 or $100,000, but that company got $29 million. There are only two employees. I think they are going to be very happy, very rich. Their pictures will be published in big business magazines very soon.”

While the details of the organization in question remain unclear, Trump’s comments have sparked discussions regarding foreign aid distribution and oversight. Critics argue that such large sums should be subject to stricter scrutiny to ensure they are being utilized for their intended purpose. Others, however, contend that financial assistance to developing nations often involves partnerships with smaller entities to support grassroots initiatives.

As of now, there has been no official response from U.S. agencies responsible for foreign aid distribution, nor from the Bangladeshi government regarding the grant in question. The matter is expected to gain further attention as calls for transparency in aid allocation grow.

This development comes amid ongoing debates on U.S. foreign aid policies and their effectiveness in promoting democratic stability abroad.