Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has reaffirmed Washington’s strong support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition. During a meeting on Thursday afternoon with National Security Adviser Khililur Rahman at the adviser’s office, Christensen praised the interim government’s initiatives regarding upcoming elections and reform programs. The meeting lasted about an hour and covered key aspects of bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Office.
Discussions included mutual tariff agreements, humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees, visa bonds, immigration issues, and the repatriation of undocumented Bangladeshis from the United States. The two sides also discussed opportunities for US business and investment in Bangladesh, expansion of economic cooperation, and regional matters of shared interest. The statement said the ambassador reiterated US support for Bangladesh’s political stability and democratic process, emphasizing that free, fair, and participatory elections are vital for the country’s democratic progress.
Khililur Rahman welcomed Christensen as the new ambassador and recalled his previous service in Dhaka and Washington. He expressed hope that bilateral relations would strengthen further during Christensen’s tenure.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২২ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ২১: ৫৮ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার বাংলাদেশের গণতান্ত্রিক রূপান্তরের প্রতি যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের দৃঢ় সমর্থন পুনর্ব্যক্ত করেছেন ঢাকায় নতুন মার্কিন রাষ্ট্রদূত ব্রেন্ট ক্রিস্টেনসেন। একই সঙ্গে আসন্ন নির্বাচন ও সংস্কার কার্যক্রমে
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