Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Bangladesh’s newly elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on his “historic election” and urged progress on bilateral trade and defence agreements, stating that Washington aims to maintain momentum in its strategic relationship with Dhaka.In a letter dated February 18, 2026, Trump congratulated Rahman on his electoral victory and wished him success in his tenure as Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.The …
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Washington, Jan 10 (IANS) Brent Christensen, a career foreign service official, was sworn in as the new United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, with the State Department highlighting his long experience with the country and Washington’s focus on trade ties and strategic engagement with Dhaka.The oath of office was administered to Christensen by Deputy Secretary of State Michael R. McFaul at the State Department’s Foggy Bottom headquarters.Christensen brings “deep experience and expertise in …