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On January 24, the U.S. State Department issued a ’stop-work’ order, pausing all existing foreign aid and blocking new assistance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable to U.S. diplomatic posts, explaining the move, which threatens funding from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This decision follows President Donald Trump’s order to review foreign aid in line with his foreign policy. As a result, USAID halted aid to Bangladesh, including support for schools and healthcare programs like maternal care and vaccinations. Trump’s administration had previously cut foreign aid to most countries, except for military aid to Israel and Egypt, with some exceptions for emergency food assistance and necessary administrative expenses.