United States President Donald Trump has sent an official letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, addressing him as the Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

The correspondence, dated August 31, 2026, was sent directly from the White House. In the letter, President Trump acknowledged receipt of a message from PM Tarique Rahman "concerning the purchase of Boeing Aircraft" and wrote, "very much appreciate your decision of purchase". 

President Trump went on to assure PM Tarique Rahman that "Boeing will not let you down, and I will not forget".

President Trump concluded the letter by expressing confidence in PM Tarique Rahman's leadership, writing, "under your leadership, I feel certain that they, and your Country itself, will have a very bright future!" and noted that he looks forward to a meeting "in the not too distant future".

The letter follows an August 30, 2026, social media post by Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. Gor wrote on X that "President Trump and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh made another incredible Deal, with Bangladesh committing to spend Billions of Dollars to buy more Boeing Aircraft, significantly increasing their initial order". This post was subsequently reshared by President Trump on Truth Social. Gor's post did not provide specific details regarding the number, model, or value of the aircraft, and did not state whether a formal contract had been signed.

Following the online post, journalists in Dhaka sought clarification on Tuesday, September 1, leading to conflicting accounts from two state ministers within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

State Minister-2 for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed stated that she believed Gor's post was referring to the existing US$3.7 billion, 14-aircraft procurement contract that Bangladesh finalised with Boeing in April 2026. Her comments suggested that no new purchasing commitments exist beyond the previously disclosed April agreement.

Conversely, State Minister-1 for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir stated that "there is a (verbal) deal" representing a "principal agreement to buy more". Kobir did not provide a specific timeline, dollar value, or aircraft count, but stated that Bangladesh "will buy additional aircraft according to our needs" to help transform the country into a regional aviation hub. Kobir denied that this agreement was made under pressure from Washington, stating it was driven by commercial necessity.

Neither minister was able to produce a signed document, model breakdown, or financial valuation for a new procurement commitment. The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism (MoCAT) has not commented on the matter.