Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- Expressing optimism over the future of the two countries, US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen on Wednesday said his country does not take any side and it is the 'sovereign decision' of the people of Bangladesh whom they want.

"We don't take any side," he said during his first interaction with a small group of journalists at the EMK Centre in Dhaka.

The Ambassador said he is optimistic about the future of the two countries and looks forward to Bangladesh's historic elections next month.

After his recent meeting with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman to hear his perspective on upcoming elections, he said the United States looks forward to working with all Bangladeshi political parties to advance shared peace and ...