Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Bangladesh has expressed interest in being part of an international stabilisation force proposed for deployment in Gaza during meetings between its national security advisor and senior US officials in Washington.

National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman conveyed the position while meeting Allison Hooker, US under-secretary of state for political affairs, and Paul Kapur, assistant secretary of state, at the US State Department, according to a statement issued by the Chief Advisor's Office on Saturday.

The meetings covered Bangladesh's upcoming national election, economic and trade relations, the Rohingya crisis and regional issues.

During talks with Hooker, Khalilur briefed her on preparations for the general election...