Nepal, Sept. 4 -- Ruling out any US pressure behind Bangladesh's decision to purchase additional Boeing aircraft, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has said the move is driven by the country's own aviation needs, including expanding the fleet, opening new routes, improving passenger services and strengthening Bangladesh's position as an aviation hub in Asia. US President Donald Trump conveyed to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman his confidence in Boeing, saying, "Boeing will not let you down, and I will not forget."

"No, not under any pressure but as per the demand of the aviation sector. We will buy additional aircraft according to our needs," he told reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when a journalist drew his att...