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.