Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Muhammad Faruk Khan has termed the Bangladeshi-American professionals the prime movers in shaping the relationship between the two countries. He made the remarks while exchanging views with Bangladeshi-American professionals from the greater Washington DC area on Saturday. The Parliamentary delegation members sought their active participation to further bolster relations between Dhaka and Washington. Also read: Launch cyber battle against anti-Bangladesh propaganda: Faruk KhanThe professionals which included academics and intellectuals in their remarks put forward various suggestions to further advance Dhaka-Washington ties and cooperation, according to a message received from Washington on Sunday.Faruk Khan put emphasis on holding such meetings regularly and also sought the advices of the Bangladeshi-American professionals for further development of the country.Other members of the delegation Nurul Islam Nahid, Nahim Razzaq and Kazi Nabil Ahmed also spoke at the meeting.Bangladesh Ambassador to the USA M Shahidul Islam briefed about the steps of the Embassy for further expanding ties and cooperation between Dhaka and Washington. Officials of the Embassy were present on the occasion. Also read: Bangladesh wants fair prices for its products in European marketThe delegation is scheduled to leave Washington for Dhaka tomorrow morning wrapping up their five-day visit to the USA.