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 adviser and senior US officials in Washington.

National Security Adviser 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 Adviser's Office on Saturday.

The meetings covered Bangladesh's upcoming national election, economic and trade relations, the Rohingya crisis and regional issues, bdnews24.com reports.

During talks with Hooker, Khalilur briefed her on preparations fo...