Bangladesh Formally Applies to Join BRICS Alliance

Bangladesh has officially thrown its hat into the ring, formally sending an application to join the BRICS alliance, marking a significant step in its economic and geopolitical ambitions. The BRICS group, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a powerful coalition of emerging economies, and Bangladesh\'s desire to join signals its growing global influence.

Reports indicate that Bangladesh\'s formal application was submitted last week. As quoted, “Bangladesh officially applied to join the BRICS last week and negotiations are currently underway, we hope to receive it soon,” reflecting the optimistic outlook surrounding the application process.

News of the application quickly spread globally. As MOSCOW (Sputnik) reported, "Bangladesh has formally applied to join the BRICS group of major emerging economies, Bangladeshi Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen has..." confirming the official nature of the move. This follows previous announcements that Bangladesh will apply to join BRICS alliance, and the process to formally seek its membership is underway, according to an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The implications of Bangladesh joining BRICS are considerable. It could unlock new avenues for trade, investment, and infrastructure development, further bolstering Bangladesh\'s already impressive economic growth. The request was put formally, as confirmed by sources like the Dhaka Tribune, who noted that Bangladesh has formally requested to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) coalition, the Dhaka Tribune wrote on Monday.

The coming months will be crucial as BRICS members consider Bangladesh\'s application. The world watches with interest as this emerging economy seeks to join forces with other global powerhouses.