Dhaka:US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen met with Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi at the Indian High Commission on Thursday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, a source at the US Embassy confirmed the meeting but did not disclose the topics discussed. The source noted that the meeting took place in the morning.
Ambassador Christensen has been in Dhaka since January 12, while High Commissioner Trivedi arrived in June. The meeting occurs amidst a tense political environment as Dhaka is seeking the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been in India since August 5, 2024. Hasina has declared her intention to return to Bangladesh in December.
Previously, on July 31, High Commissioner Trivedi met with US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor to discuss issues of mutual interest. This meeting was held at a hotel in Dhaka. Additionally, on June 25, Gor extended his best wishes to Trivedi as he began his role as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh.