Apprising new Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Dhaka Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson on the progress of ongoing reform activities, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Sunday reiterated the commitment of the interim government to arrange a “free, fair, and credible election” as expressed by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Ambassador Jacobson underscored the strong partnership between Bangladesh and the United States and their support for the interim government’s efforts to “chart a prosperous and democratic path” for the Bangladeshi people.

She met for the first time with Foreign Affairs Adviser Hossain and Foreign Secretary Md Jashim respectively to discuss shared interests and priorities between the United States and Bangladesh. The US CDA was accompanied by senior diplomats of the US Embassy in Dhaka.

The Foreign Adviser congratulated Ambassador Jacobson on her appointment as the CDA to Bangladesh.

During this first courtesy call on, they affirmed commitment to deepening the Bangladesh-US relationship in the areas of mutual interest including trade, investment, human rights, labour reforms, and repatriation of forcibly displaced Myanmar Nationals.

Adviser Hossain thanked the US government for appreciating and supporting the reform actions undertaken by the interim government.

The new CDA reaffirmed the continued support from the US government to Bangladesh’s ongoing democratic transition.

Ambassador Jacobson appreciated the interim government for its continued efforts to consensus-building among the political parties.

She is highly optimistic about achieving macroeconomic stability and sound economic footing of Bangladesh for the current economic and financial reforms.

The Foreign Adviser assured her of providing full support during her tenure in Bangladesh and expressed desire that the bilateral relations will reach a newer height during her tenure.

In her first engagement with the interim government a couple days ago, Ambassador Jacobson had a productive discussion with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul on labour rights, judicial reform and counter-terrorism.

The United States is dedicated to upholding human rights and strengthening the justice system to ensure the principles of fairness and security for all, according to the US Embassy in Dhaka.