Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.
The symbolic value of the visit and its timing cannot be overemphasised, this being the first such visit since the change of guards in Dhaka on August 5.
Although Donald Lu had visited Bangladesh more than once before the general election, this was his first visit after the polls.
The US expressing concerns over the election or crackdowns on political activists does not mean it does not have the responsibility to work with the Bangladesh government
The United States yesterday ruled out any perception that they will not recognise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's fourth straight term in office
Bangladesh has to maintain a balanced relationship with all five major centres from a trade point of view.
The US position with respect to a fair election is somewhat a reflection of the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.
The government has made a commitment that it would hold a free and fair election as the Election Commission was given absolute authority in this regard, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said in New York yesterday
The ruling Awami League camp is upbeat about its relations with the United States following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent India trip to attend the G20 summit.
Now is the best chance for Bangladesh to strengthen international cooperation.
The symbolic value of the visit and its timing cannot be overemphasised, this being the first such visit since the change of guards in Dhaka on August 5.
Although Donald Lu had visited Bangladesh more than once before the general election, this was his first visit after the polls.
The US expressing concerns over the election or crackdowns on political activists does not mean it does not have the responsibility to work with the Bangladesh government
The United States yesterday ruled out any perception that they will not recognise Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's fourth straight term in office
Bangladesh has to maintain a balanced relationship with all five major centres from a trade point of view.
The US position with respect to a fair election is somewhat a reflection of the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.
The government has made a commitment that it would hold a free and fair election as the Election Commission was given absolute authority in this regard, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said in New York yesterday
The ruling Awami League camp is upbeat about its relations with the United States following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent India trip to attend the G20 summit.
The ruling party would be well-advised to change its ways and try to make the people its main source of strength through good governance, by returning power to the people and making amends for its past mistakes.