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 in Bangladesh elections and it is the 'sovereign decision' of the people of Bangladesh whom they actually want.

"The key point I want to make is - the US doesn't take sides in Bangladesh's elections," he said during his first interaction with a small group of journalists at the EMK Centre in Dhaka.

Spokesperson of the US Embassy Dhaka Poornima Rai was also present.

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

He said who is elected and who is selected to become the p...