US envoy reaffirms expanding commercial, economic cooperation with Bangladesh
United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T. Christensen, visited Chattogram. Photo: US Embassy Dhaka
DHAKA, Jan 27, 2026 (BSS) – United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to expanding commercial and economic cooperation during his first official visit to Chattogram ended today.
The two-day visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties through engagements with business leaders, civil society representatives and academic institutions, according to the US Mission Spokesperson Poornima Rai.
During his visit to Chattogram Port, the ambassador marked the arrival of nearly 60,000 metric tons of high-quality US wheat, highlighting growing trade between American farmers and Bangladeshi agricultural importers, according to the spokesperson.
The envoy also met with US agricultural commodity importers to promote American agricultural products and discuss trade and shipping challenges.
Ambassador Christensen toured BSRM Steel and Parhartali Textile Mills, both long-time users of US inputs, noting the role of American innovation in supporting Bangladesh’s industrial growth.
At Premier University, the ambassador visited the newly-opened American Corner and met with Chattogram Mayor Shahadat Hossain and Vice-Chancellor S M Nasrul Quadir.
He also interacted with alumni of U.S. government exchange programmes.
The ambassador paid tribute at the Chattogram War Cemetery, honouring American Pilot Officer William B. Rice, who died during World War II.
Ambassador Christensen’s visit further strengthened the US-Bangladesh partnership by deepening cooperation on economic growth, commercial opportunities, and security with the people of Chattogram, the spokesperson added.