Dhaka, June 9 -- US Ambassador Brent Christensen has met with Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman to review bilateral trade and fiscal policies.

The sit-down took place at the office of the Leader of the Opposition inside the parliament building around 10:30am on Tuesday.

Jamaat's central publicity department described the interaction as having taken place in "an exceptionally warm, cordial, and friendly atmosphere".

The party said the discussions covered the post-election political and economic situation in the country, the forthcoming national budget, bilateral trade and investment prospects, and different aspects of Bangladesh-US relations.

It added that broader issues including the development of democratic institutions in Bangl...