In addition to continuing support to the interim government of Bangladesh, Washington will strengthen relations with Dhaka on various issues.
On Monday (September 2) morning in the State Guest House Jamuna US Charge dé d'Affaires Helen Lafave confirmed this during a courtesy call on Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
The Chief Adviser's press wing quoted Helen LaFave as saying that the US government was happy to congratulate the Chief Adviser and looked forward to working together.
He said the US Embassy in Dhaka will resume consular services this week to speed up the visa process. He also said that thousands of Bangladeshi students are now studying in US Universities.
He said the United States will work closely with Bangladesh on health, education, labor, governance and Rohingya issues.
Helen LaFave expressed hope that Washington has started the resettlement of Rohingyas in the United States, which will speed up the process. He also called for livelihood opportunities for the Rohingyas.
Chief Adviser Professor Yunus thanked the United States for supporting Bangladesh with continued funding for the more than 10 lakh Rohingya living in camps in Cox's Bazar.
He said the interim government has been tasked with deep reforms and general elections will be held after a reasonable time. Professor Yunus called for a concerted effort and a common platform among donors to respond to the floods in Bangladesh.
The Ambassador raised some concerns about labor and minority issues.
The Chief Adviser said that every citizen of Bangladesh is protected by the constitution and the interim government is committed to uphold the human rights of all citizens.
Human rights issues, cyber security laws and Rapid Action Battalions also came up during the discussion.