US Congratulates Bangladesh on Independence Day

On the occasion of Bangladesh’s Independence and National Day, the United States has extended its warmest greetings to the people of Bangladesh, reaffirming a commitment to strengthen strategic and economic cooperation.

In a press release issued on Wednesday (US local time), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Bangladesh as it marks its 55th year of independence.

Rubio noted that the celebration comes at a time when Bangladesh is beginning a "new chapter in its history" following the recent elections. He emphasized that the US deeply values its long-standing partnership with Bangladesh, rooted in the shared goal of a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Looking ahead, Secretary Rubio expressed Washington's intent to bolster economic and security ties for the mutual benefit of both nations. The statement concluded with a firm commitment to deepening the diplomatic bond between the two countries during this historic moment for Bangladesh.