Bangladesh, July 4 -- US Ambassador Brent Christensen has reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening people-to-people ties with Bangladesh by sharing American history, culture and values.

Speaking on Saturday at the American Fair in the Park at Justice Shahabuddin Ahmed Park in Gulshan, organised by the US Embassy to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, Christensen said America's history had inspired people around the world, including Bangladesh.

He said 250 years ago, 56 Founding Fathers risked everything to secure independence and self-governance.

According to the ambassador, that history has inspired many nations, including Bangladesh during its own struggle for independence.

"We want to share more of our histor...