Dhaka, April 3 -- US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Paul Kapur has highlighted the growing relations between Bangladesh and the United States (US), saying that Dhaka-Washington relationship matters more than ever.

"Today, US-Bangladesh relationship matters more than ever," he said while speaking about relationship between the two countries at a recent programme hosted by the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington.

Assistant Secretary Kapur said cooperation between the two countries in areas including security, trade, and governance, as well as their shared values make the two countries more prosperous and secure.

In March, he paid a two-day visit to Bangladesh, discussing key US priorities, expanding market ...