US Ambassador Observes First Session of Parliament, Takes Selfie

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen attended the first session of the 13th National Parliament. He reiterated Washington’s commitment to strengthening bilateral partnerships for prosperity and security.

Ambassador Christensen attended the first session of the 13th National Parliament on Thursday. Before the session began, the ambassador also took a selfie with his phone from the gallery. The photo was posted on the embassy’s verified Facebook page.

In a Facebook post with the ambassador’s photo, the US Embassy in Dhaka said that the United States stands ready to continue working closely with Bangladesh to strengthen the implementation of common priorities, including economic prosperity, stability, and security for both countries.

The US Ambassador’s presence at the first session of the parliament reflects Washington’s emphasis on its long-standing partnership with Bangladesh and its support for democratic institutions and parliamentary processes.