US lauds BD\\\'s global, regional role

The US point person for South Asia and other senior officials have lauded Bangladesh's role in promoting international peace and security as well as regional integration. They also appreciated Bangladesh's own socio-economic development during the just-concluded partnership dialogue in Washington. Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque led Bangladesh side while US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman led her side. At the end of the dialogue, a joint statement was issued where both sides agreed to move forward with newer engagements. On the sidelines, the foreign ministry said secretary Haque met senior US officials including the Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal, and Deputy United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Holleyman. He briefed them on the progress concerning workers' rights and workplace safety in the RMG sector in Bangladesh. The US side acknowledged and appreciated the progress made by the government so far in ensuring workers' rights and workplace safety, and hoped that the progress would continue with 'the same level of intensity', according to bdnews24.com.