Bangladesh, Sept. 3 -- The White House has nominated career diplomat Brent Christensen as the next US ambassador to Bangladesh, subject to confirmation by the US Senate.

Christensen, a senior member of the Foreign Service with the rank of counsellor, is currently serving as the senior official performing the duties of under-secretary for Arms Control and International Security. He was appointed to that post by US President Donald Trump in January 2025.

Christensen is no stranger to Bangladesh, having served as counsellor for political and economic affairs at the US Embassy in Dhaka between 2019 and 2021. His previously served as Bangladesh Country Officer in the State Department's Office of Pakistan and Bangladesh Affairs.

If confirmed...