India, Jan. 13 -- Newly appointed United States Ambassador, Brent Christensen, arrived in Dhaka on Monday evening, marking the start of his tenure as the 19th US envoy to the country.

Upon arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Christensen was received by officials from the US Embassy in Dhaka and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

According to US Embassy Dhaka the US Ambassador Brent and his wife Deanne Dao arrived in Dhaka on Monday.

Ambassador said, "It is an honour for me to serve the United States as the 19 th Ambassador to Bangladesh.

I look forward to strengthening the ties between our two countries to advance peace and prosperity in the region. My wife and I are thrilled to return to a country that holds many fond me...