Dhaka, March 8 -- Former US Ambassador to Bangladesh William B. Milam on Saturday highlighted that societies have the capacity to transition from autocracy to democracy, referencing his extensive writings on Bangladesh's democratic struggles during the previous regime.

Speaking at a discussion, he acknowledged the challenges of accessing reliable information while serving in a diplomatic capacity and emphasised the complexity of diplomacy in such environments.

Regarding US foreign policy shifts, he remarked that the Trump administration marked a significant change in diplomatic approach, making it difficult to predict future engagements with Bangladesh.

Former US diplomat Jon F Danilowicz underscored the United States' historical relat...