US renews pledge to support BD

The United States has reiterated its support for the interim government of Bangladesh on different issues, including development and counter-terrorism, reports bdnews24.com.

Tracey Ann Jacobson, the new charge d'affaires of the US embassy in Bangladesh made the remarks on Monday, according to a press statement from the Chief Advisor's Office.

"We are prepared as a nation to support your government on a variety of issues," Jacobson told Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus as she called on the head of the interim government at the State Guest House Jamuna.

The CA spoke about the ongoing reform initiatives in Bangladesh, the government's efforts to build a political consensus on the July proclamation and the plan for the next general election.

Regarding the July proclamation, Yunus said that he was expecting the political parties to reach a consensus by early February.

Jacobson raised concerns over the arrests of journalists and reports of violence against religious minorities. The chief advisor said his government was committed to ensuring justice for everyone in the country.

During the hour-long meeting, the chief advisor and Jacobson also discussed Dhaka's ties with its neighbours, progress on resolving the Rohingya crisis, and the security situation in Myanmar.