US Ambassador Brent T Christensen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday, where the two sides explored ways to deepen bilateral ties amid Bangladesh’s ongoing economic and energy challenges.

The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s office in the Cabinet Division, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Discussions covered a wide array of mutual interests, including trade and investment opportunities, energy security, technological collaboration, development cooperation, and sustained humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees.

Both parties voiced strong commitment to advancing shared priorities in the months ahead, with officials describing the talks as constructive and forward-looking.

According to Jagonews24, the US envoy and the prime minister held in-depth exchanges on these key areas during the Sunday meeting at the Cabinet Division.

Following the discussion, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman addressed reporters and firmly rejected circulating rumours of any hidden conditions attached to energy-related dealings with Washington. “Bangladesh remains under no obligation tied to energy imports and retains full freedom in sourcing fuel from global markets,” he stated. “There is no secret agreement with the United States. All agreements are transparent and publicly available.”

The Foreign Minister’s remarks came against the backdrop of Bangladesh’s pressing energy difficulties, including fluctuating global prices and supply chain issues. He also mentioned recent interactions with senior US Department of Energy officials, noting that Washington has shown readiness to support Dhaka’s long-term energy security goals, though certain details of those engagements remain confidential.

The courtesy call and subsequent clarification are seen as timely efforts to strengthen diplomatic understanding between the two nations while addressing practical concerns in trade, energy, and regional humanitarian matters.

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