Outgoing US Ambassador Marcia Bernicat today held a meeting with Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque where they discussed political and Rohingya issues with special focus on the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

They discussed how the UN Security Council can play a role on Rohingya issue, Bernicat told reporters after the meeting at the foreign secretary's office in Dhaka.

Replying to a question, she said the US focuses on a free, fair and credible electoral process in Bangladesh.

The government is committed to holding a free, fair, credible and inclusive election, she said.

The 73rd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 73) will open on September 18.