US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today spoke to journalists after a courtesy meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) M M Nasir Uddin at the Election Commission building in Agargaon. Photo: BSSDHAKA, Jan 28, 2026 (BSS) - US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen today said that the United States is ready to work with any government elected in accordance with the will of the Bangladeshi people, reiterating that Washington will not take sides in the country's upcoming national elections. The ambassador told journalists after a courtesy meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin at the Election Commission building at Agargaon. "I am very optimistic about the upcoming elections," he said, adding that he looked forward to observing both the election process and its outcome. Abdul Fazlul M Sanaullah and Election Commission Secretary Akhter Ahmed were present at the meeting.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 28, 2026 16:43 UTC