, Jan. 10 -- Newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen has laid emphasis on enhancing the relations between Bangladesh and the United States.

"I am thrilled to return to Bangladesh, a country I know so well," said Ambassador Christensen who is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on January 12.

The US Ambassador said he is excited to lead a great team at Embassy Dhaka, Americans and locally employed staff alike, to "enhance U.S.-Bangladesh relations, advance President Trump's agenda, and work hard every day to make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous."

The US Embassy Dhaka welcomed Brent Christensen as the newly sworn-in Ambassador to Bangladesh.

As a special invitee, Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) D...