India, Feb. 11 -- The United States would like Bangladesh and India to maintain a strong and constructive relationship to support stability in South Asia, the US envoy to Dhaka has said, highlighting the significance of regional cooperation ahead of Bangladesh's general election.

US Ambassador Brent T Christensen said President Donald Trump's administration views ties between Dhaka and New Delhi as critical for economic growth, security collaboration and regional balance.

"We would like to see a good relationship between Bangladesh and India to support stability in the region," Christensen told Reuters in an interview.

Tensions between the neighbours have increased since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, long seen as close to New De...