The newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent Christensen, met with Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Wednesday to discuss the security measures being taken for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum. The meeting aimed to exchange views on ensuring election security and strengthening bilateral security cooperation between Bangladesh and the US.
During the meeting, Ambassador Christensen was briefed on the interim government’s initiatives to ensure election security. He appreciated the government’s efforts and welcomed the opportunity to learn about the preparations through direct discussions. The talks also focused on enhancing bilateral security cooperation between the two countries, with an emphasis on mutual collaboration in various security-related sectors ¹ ² ³.
The meeting underscores the importance of international cooperation in ensuring the integrity and security of Bangladesh’s electoral process.