US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today met with Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, at his JS Bhaban office. Photo: JS

DHAKA, June 2, 2026 (BSS) - Ambassador of the United States to Bangladesh 
Brent T. Christensen today paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the Jatiya 
Sangsad (JS) Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, at his JS Bhaban office in the 
capital.

During the meeting, Hafiz Uddin said the journey of relations between 
Bangladesh and the United States had advanced since the country's Liberation 
War in 1971. 

He recalled the contribution of former US diplomat Archer Kent Blood in 
support of Bangladesh during the Liberation War and said the two countries 
were passing an important milestone in their friendly bilateral ties, said a 
press release here.

"The latest parliamentary election in Bangladesh had been held in a free and 
fair manner," the speaker said, adding that the people of Bangladesh had 
always struggled against authoritarianism. 

He stressed that Bangladesh could achieve genuine prosperity only through 
democracy.

The two sides underscored the importance of duty-free access for Bangladeshi 
products to the US market.
 
They also exchanged views on increasing foreign direct investment 
cooperation, strengthening people-to-people contacts, observing Democracy Day 
through parliamentary caucus forums, US assistance in recovering laundered 
money from Bangladesh, and easing public suffering caused by the ongoing 
energy issue through oil and gas exploration in Bangladesh.

Hafiz Uddin Ahmad briefed the US Ambassador on the Rohingya issue and sought 
a stronger role from the United States in resolving the issue.

Ambassador Christensen congratulated the Speaker on his election to the post 
of Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad.

Members of the US Embassy delegation and relevant senior officials of the 
Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat were present at the meeting.