Tuesday, January 13, 2026
News update
- U.S. Embassy Dhaka Welcomes Ambassador-Designate Brent T. Christensen |
- Survey Shows Tight Race Between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami |
- Yunus Urges Lasting Reforms to End Vote Rigging |
- Govt Cuts ADP to Tk2 Lakh Crore Amid Fiscal Pressure |
- Home Adviser Urges Ansar Professionalism for Fair Polls |
U.S. Embassy Dhaka Welcomes Ambassador-Designate Brent T. Christensen
Diplomacy
2026-01-12, 11:50pm
Ambassador-Designate Brent T. Christensen and Mrs. Deanne Dao
DHAKA, January 12, 2026 – U.S. Ambassador-Designate to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen and his wife, Mrs. Deanne Dao, arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), Dhaka, on January 12, 2026.
“It is an honor for me to serve the United States as the 19 th Ambassador to Bangladesh. I look forward to strengthening the ties between our two countries to advance peace and prosperity in the region. My wife and I are thrilled to return to a country that holds many fond memories for us.” -- Ambassador Brent T. Christensen. – Press release