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The US senior congressman and Parliamentary Security Intelligence Forum (PSIF) Chairman Robert Pittenger lauded on Wednesday (30 August) Bangladesh's economic progress, saying Bangladesh is a close partner of the US in combating terrorism in South Asia.
"Bangladesh has maintained strong economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. And the country is a close partner of the US in combating terrorism in South Asia," he said.
Pittenger said this while Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud met with him today, said a release received here.
The minister is now visiting London to attend the PSIF, the leading international security forum providing expertise and collaboration among parliamentarians and government officials, conference.
The meeting was held at the Library Hall of Mariot Hotel of London.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to London Syeda Muna Tasnim was present at the meeting.
Pittenger said relations Between Bangladesh and the US are very important. "And we have observed strong economic progress of Bangladesh under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The United States gives great importance to countering global terrorism," he added.
Dr. Hasan praised the role of the US in progress and development and combating militancy and terrorism in Bangladesh.
The minister hoped that the cooperation will be continued and will become strengthened in the future.
Dr Hasan is leading the PSIF on behalf of Bangladesh which will be held from August 31 to September 1 at the central hall of Westminster.
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